A magnet has a mass of 5.90 kg. The magnetic force pulling the magnet to the right has a magnitude of 181.9 N. The length of the cord is 1.20 m, and the ceiling is 2.74 m above the floor.  How far to the right of its start point will the magnet have traveled when it hits the floor after the cord is cut?     3.81 m     7.47 m     2.99 m     9.71 m

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A magnet has a mass of 5.90 kg. The magnetic force pulling the magnet to the right has a magnitude of 181.9 N. The length of the cord is 1.20 m, and the ceiling is 2.74 m above the floor. 

How far to the right of its start point will the magnet have traveled when it hits the floor after the cord is cut?
   
3.81 m
   
7.47 m
   
2.99 m
   
9.71 m
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