If a net vertical force of 14.7 N is applied to a ball of mass 1.5 kg what acceleration is produced?*

9.8m/s^2

Explanation:

F=ma

F=14.7N

m=1.5kg

a=F/m

a=14.7N/1.5kg

a=9.8m/s^2

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