A single force of 42 N acts upon a 6-kg block. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the block?The magnitude of the acceleration of the block is8.4m/s?. A 12-kg sled sliding freely on an icy surface experiences a 4-N frictional force exerted by the ice and an air-resistive forceof 0.9 N.What is the net force acting on the sled? (You must provide an answer before moving to the next part.)The net force on the sled is-0.41 8 N.

Given data: Force (F) = 42 N Mass (m) = 6 kg Required: Acceleration (a)

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