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A 10 N force is applied to a 5 kg object at rest on a frictionless surface. Draw a vector diagram to show the forces acting on the object and calculate the acceleration of the object.
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- The acceleration of the object is 2 m/s².
Explanation
Why this works
This question tests the application of Newton's second law (F = ma) and the ability to draw vector diagrams. The strong answer demonstrates understanding of how to calculate acceleration using the net force and mass.
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