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  • Calculating Force for a Given Mass and Acceleration - Physics Problem
    Here's how to solve this problem, keeping in mind that we need to use consistent units:

    1. Convert Miles per Second to Meters per Second

    * 1 mile = 1609.34 meters

    * 10 miles/second = 10 * 1609.34 meters/second = 16093.4 meters/second

    2. Apply Newton's Second Law of Motion

    * Newton's Second Law states: Force (F) = Mass (m) * Acceleration (a)

    3. Calculate the Force

    * F = 9.5 kg * 16093.4 m/s²

    * F ≈ 153,882.3 N (Newtons)

    Therefore, a constant force of approximately 153,882.3 Newtons is required to give a mass of 9.5 kg an acceleration of 10 miles per second.

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