Answer:
a = 1 m/s^2
Explanation:
if we assume that right is the positive x direction and y is the negative x-direction then we get:
Fr = 8N
Fl = -3N
We then find the net force acting upon the object
Ft = Fr + Fl
Ft = 8N - 3N
Ft = 5N
After we find net force acting upon the object we can then use Newton's 2nd Law to find its acceleration.
Ft = m*a
Isolate accerleration
a = Ft / m
a = 5N / 5kg
a = 1 m/s^2
