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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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A box rests on a frozen pond, which serves as a frictionless horizontal surface. If a fisherman applies horizontal force with magnitude 48.0 N to the box and produces an acceleration of magnitude 3.00 m/s², what is the mass of the box?
Options
A 16.0 kg
Correct Answer
B 160.0 kg
C 269.0 kg
D 216.0 kg
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

m = F/a = 48/3 = 16 kg.

Hint

m = F/a.

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