Calculating Force Required to Lift Box at 8 m/s^2

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To calculate the force required to lift a 2000N box with an acceleration of 8 m/s^2, one must consider both the weight of the box and the additional force needed for acceleration. The net force acting on the box during the lift can be determined using Newton's second law, F_net = ma. The total force required is the sum of the gravitational force and the force needed for acceleration, resulting in an applied force of 3,630N. Understanding the relationship between mass, acceleration, and net force is crucial for solving this problem. This calculation illustrates the application of fundamental physics principles in real-world scenarios.
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A box weighs 2000N and is accelerated uniformly over a horizontal surface at a rate of 8 m/s^2. The opposing force of friction between the box and the surface is 27.4 ..

How much force would be required to lift the box upward with an acceleration of 8 m/s^2?

I know that the answer is 3,630N .. but I'm not sure how to get there?
 
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Some of the information in the question doesn't relate to the problem, but anyways, this is an application of F_{net}=ma. You know mass and acceleration, now what is the net force acting on the object while it is moved upward? Develop the equation and solve for applied force.
 
Help_Me_Please said:
How much force would be required to lift the box upward with an acceleration of 8 m/s^2?
What forces act on the box when you lift it? Set the net force equal to ma (Newton's 2nd law).
 
Ok got it =D thankyou
 

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