A box rests on a friction-free horizontal table

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A 0.80 kg0.80\,\text{kg} box rests on a friction-free horizontal table. A horizontal force of 5.0 N5.0\,\text{N} is applied to the box. What is the magnitude of the box’s horizontal acceleration? (a) 4.0 m/s24.0\,\text{m/s}^2 (b) 9.8 m/s29.8\,\text{m/s}^2 (c) 6.3 m/s26.3\,\text{m/s}^2 (d) 5.0 m/s25.0\,\text{m/s}^2

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