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A horizontal force of 5.0-N accelerates a 4.0-kg mass, from rest, at a rate of 0.50 m/s^2 in the positive direction. What friction force acts on the mass
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A horizontal force of 5.0-N accelerates a 4.0-kg mass, from rest, at a rate of 0.50 m/s^2 in the positive direction. What friction force acts on the mass

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Answer:

3N

Step-by-step explanation:

The frictional force always acts directly opposite to the force of motion, that is it opposes motion. According to the Newton second law of motion:

Sum of horizontal forces = 0

Hence:

5N - 4(0.5) - F = 0

5 - 2 = F

F = 3N

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