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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Frictional force overcome by 200 N pulling a 50 kg block with 3.0 m/s² acceleration?
Options
A 50 N
B 250 N
Correct Answer
C 100 N
D 200 N
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

F_net = ma, friction = applied force - ma = 200 - (50×3) = 50 N? Wait check… calculation: 50×3=150, friction = 200-150=50 N.

Hint

F_applied - F_friction = m a.

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