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Question
A worker applies a constant horizontal force with magnitude 20 N to a box with mass 40 kg resting on a level floor with negligible friction. What is the acceleration of the box?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Using Newton's second law, F = ma. Therefore, a = F/m = 20 N / 40 kg = 0.5 m/s².
Hint
Apply Newton's second law: acceleration = net force / mass.