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Icy h0t
Icy h0t asked in Science & MathematicsPhysics · 7 years ago

physics question help please?

Two children fight over a 200g stuffed bear. The 25kg boy pulls to the right with a 15N force and the 20kg girl pulls to the left with a 17N force. Ignore all other forces on the bear (such as its weight).

What is the magnitude of the acceleration?

thanks for ur help. regards

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  • za
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    Net force 2 N left.

    Total mass 45.2 kg.

    a = F/m

    Remember the people accelerate too.

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