An applied force of 111 N is used to accelerate an object across a frictional surface. The object has a weight of 65.1 N and encounters a frictional force of 82.4 N. (a) What is the net force acting on the object in the horizontal direction? (<>)          (b) What is the net force acting on the object in the vertical direction?(∧∧ ∨)∨)          (c) Using Newton’s 2nd Law, find the object’s acceleration.

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An applied force of 111 N is used to accelerate an object across a frictional surface. The object has a weight of 65.1 N and encounters a frictional force of 82.4 N.

(a) What is the net force acting on the object in the horizontal direction? (<>)
        

(b) What is the net force acting on the object in the vertical direction?(∧∧ ∨)∨)
        

(c) Using Newton’s 2nd Law, find the object’s acceleration.
        

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