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Two Students are pulling on a box initially at rest with a mass of 13.5 kg on a frictionless surface. Student #1 is applying a force of 16.5 N to the left while student #2 is apply a force of 3.7 N to the right. Find the velocity of the box after 6 sec

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asked by Tinamarie

  1. net force=mass*a
    16.5-3.7=(13.5) a
    solve for a.

    then,
    vf=a*t

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    posted by bobpursley

  2. f=ma
    16.5-3.7=<13.5*9.8m/s =-

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    posted by amanuel mesele

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