A crate of mass m=48 kg is on a horizontal surface. Assume there is no friction between the crate and the surface. Two forces with magnitude F=28.5 N are applied to the crate, as shown. One force is horizontal, and the other makes and angle of φ = 31.3° with horizontal.    (a)  Write an expression for the magnitude of the acceleration of the crate in terms of F, m, and φ. (b)  What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the crate in m/s2m/s2?

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A crate of mass m=48 kg is on a horizontal surface. Assume there is no friction between the crate and the surface. Two forces with magnitude F=28.5 N are applied to the crate, as shown. One force is horizontal, and the other makes and angle of φ = 31.3° with horizontal. 

 

(a)  Write an expression for the magnitude of the acceleration of the crate in terms of F, m, and φ.

(b)  What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the crate in m/s2m/s2?

 

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