The Horizontal Surface on Which the Block Slides Is Frictionless

question 96

Multiple Choice

The horizontal surface on which the block slides is frictionless. If F = 20 N and M = 5.0 kg, what is the magnitude of the resulting acceleration of the block?

• A) 5.3 m/s²
• B) 6.2 m/s²
• C) 7.5 m/s²
• D) 4.7 m/s²
• E) 3.2 m/s²

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