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Two forces (2i - 5j)N and (-3i + 4j)N act on a body of mass 5kg. Find in ms2, the magnitude of the acceleration of the body.

A.

25

B.

52

C.

25

D.

522

Correct answer is A

F=F1+F2

(2i5j)+(3i+4j)=(ij)

F=ma(1,1)=5a

a=(15,15)

|a|=(15)2+(15)2=225

|a|=25ms2