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Superman throws a $2400 \mathrm{~N}$ boulder at an adversary. What horizontal force must Superman apply to the boulder to give it a horizontal acceleration of $12.0 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^{2} ?$
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We can use the formula: F = m * a where F is the force applied, m is the mass, and a is the acceleration. We are given the force (2400 N) and the acceleration (12.0 m/s²), so we can solve for the mass: 2400 N = m * 12.0 m/s² Now, we can divide both sides by Show more…
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