When a force F acts on a body of mass 
, the acceleration produced in the body is a. If three equal forces 
act on the same body as shown in figure. The acceleration produced is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
As resultant of 
and 
,
Resultant of three forces 
and 
will be 
.
As, 
Therefore, acceleration of body is also 
.
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