If a net force accelerates a 4.5-kg tool at 40 m/s²,what acceleration would that same net force give to an 18-kg tool? A)180 m/s² B)10 m/s² C)160 m/s² D)9.8 m/s² E)32 m/s²

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We can use the equation F = ma to solve this problem.

First, we need to find the force that is accelerating the 4.5-kg tool:

F = ma 
F = 4.5 kg x 40 m/s^2 
F = 180 N

Now we can use the same force to find the acceleration of the 18-kg tool:

F = ma 
180 N = 18 kg x a 
a = 10 m/s^2

Therefore, the correct answer is B, 10 m/s^2.

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