A 15 kg cart is pushed with a force of 60 N. If the frictional force opposing the motion is 15 N, what is the acceleration of the cart?

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A 15 kg cart is pushed with a force of 60 N. If the frictional force opposing the motion is 15 N, what is the acceleration of the cart?
  1. 2 m/s²
  2. 3 m/s²
  3. 4 m/s²
  4. 5 m/s²

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Q: A 15 kg cart is pushed with a force of 60 N. If the frictional force opposing the motion is 15 N, what is the acceleration of the cart?
Solution: Net force = 60 N - 15 N = 45 N. Using F = ma, a = F/m = 45 N / 15 kg = 3 m/s².
Steps: 6

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