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A 2 kg object is pushed by a net force of 10 N. What is its acceleration?

  1. 0.2 m/s²
  2. 5 m/s²
  3. 8 m/s²
  4. 20 m/s²
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Correct answer

B. 5 m/s²

Principle or equation

Newton's second law: F = ma, so a = F/m.

Why this answer is correct

a = 10 N / 2 kg = 5 m/s².

Example

A 3 kg object with a net force of 12 N accelerates at 4 m/s².

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