Need a force to accelerate an object on a frictionless surface

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Homework Statement
would you need a force to accelerate an object on a friction-less surface?
How could one calculate the force?
Relevant Equations
F=MA
Problem Statement: would you need a force to accelerate an object on a friction-less surface?
How could one calculate the force?
Relevant Equations: F=MA

would you need a force to accelerate an object on a friction-less surface?
How could one calculate the force?
 
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DavidMasabo said:
Problem Statement: would you need a force to accelerate an object on a friction-less surface?
How could one calculate the force?
Relevant Equations: F=MA

Problem Statement: would you need a force to accelerate an object on a friction-less surface?
How could one calculate the force?
Relevant Equations: F=MA

would you need a force to accelerate an object on a friction-less surface?
How could one calculate the force?
Welcome to the PF.

Looks like you answered your own question by listing the Relevant Equation... :smile: