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To determine the applied force needed to accelerate a 24 kg crate at 3 m/s² with a frictional force of 90 N, the net force must first be calculated using Newton's second law (F = ma). The required net force is 72 N (24 kg * 3 m/s²). Since the frictional force opposes the applied force, the total applied force must overcome both the net force and the frictional force, resulting in an applied force of 162 N (72 N + 90 N). Understanding the relationship between applied force, friction, and acceleration is crucial for solving such physics problems. This calculation illustrates the importance of considering all forces acting on an object.
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A crate has a mass of 24 kg. What applied force is required to produce an acceleration of 3m/s^2 if the frictional force is 90 N?
 
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