A 40-Kg Box Is Being Pushed Along a Horizontal Smooth

question 45

Multiple Choice

A 40-kg box is being pushed along a horizontal smooth surface.The pushing force is 15 N directed at an angle of 15° below the horizontal.What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the crate?

• A)0.16 m/s²
• B)0.36 m/s²
• C)0.47 m/s²
• D)0.39 m/s²
• E)0.68 m/s²

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