A 5 N force acts to the right on a 2 kg block, and a 3 N force acts to the left. What is the net force and the resulting acceleration?

• A. 2 N to the right; 1 m/s^2 to the right.
• B. 8 N to the left; 4 m/s^2 to the left.
• C. 2 N to the left; 1 m/s^2 to the left.
• D. 0 N; 0 m/s^2.

Answer: (A)