A net force of 125 N is applied to a certain object.As a result,the object accelerates with an acceleration of 24.0 m/s².The mass of the object is A)3000 kg. B)2880 kg. C)144 kg. D)0.200 kg. E)5.21 kg.

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Using Newton's second law of motion, $F = ma$, where $F$ is the force applied, $m$ is the mass of the object, and $a$ is the acceleration. Rearranging the formula to solve for mass, $m = \frac{F}{a}$. Substituting the given values, $m = \frac{125\,N}{24.0\,m/s^2} = 5.21\,kg$.

A Net Force of 125 N Is Applied to a Certain