Two forces act on a 8.50-kg object.One of the forces is 14.0 N.If the object accelerates at 3.50 m/s²,what is the greatest possible magnitude of the other force? A)1.0 N B)15.8 N C)43.8 N D)26.3 N E)73.5 N

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The net force is given by F = ma = 8.50 kg * 3.50 m/s² = 29.75 N. If one force is 14.0 N, the greatest possible magnitude of the other force occurs when they are in the same direction: 29.75 N + 14.0 N = 43.75 N, which rounds to 43.8 N.

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