The Horizontal Surface on Which the Block Slides Is Frictionless

question 70

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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