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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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A worker applies a constant horizontal force of 20 N to a box of mass 40 kg on a frictionless floor. What is the acceleration of the box?
Options
A 0.08 m/s²
B 0.20 m/s²
C 800 m/s²
D 0.50 m/s²
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Acceleration = force / mass = 20 N / 40 kg = 0.5 m/s².

Hint

Use Newton's second law: F = ma.

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