A block rests on a frictionless surface

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Force and Laws of Motion · Force and Laws of Motion

Problem

5.0\,\text{kg}

block rests on a frictionless surface. It is held in equilibrium by two horizontal forces:

12\,\text{N}

east and

12\,\text{N}

west. The westward force is suddenly removed. Calculate the block’s acceleration immediately after the removal, giving both magnitude and direction.