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1. An applied force of 50 N is used to accelerate an
A net force causes acceleration.
object to the right across a frictional surface.
The object encounters 10 N of friction. Use the
Practice Problems diagram to determine the normal force, the net
1. Free-body diagrams for four situations are shown force, the mass, and the acceleration of the
below. For each situation, determine the net force acting object. (Neglect air resistance.)
upon the object. Click the buttons to view the answers.