Mechanical Comprehension · Question 3

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What force is needed to accelerate a 10 kilogram object at 3 metres per second squared?

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Correct answer to question 3 (Mechanical Comprehension): 30 newtons

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Newton's second law gives force as mass times acceleration, so 10 x 3 = 30 newtons.

Updated: November 2026

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