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A force of 6N acts horizontally on a stationary mass of 2kg for 4secs. What is the kinetic energy gained by mass?​

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Answer:

144 J

Step-by-step explanation:

F = 6 N

vo = 0

m = 2 kg

t = 4 s

F = ma

6 = 2a

a = 3 m/s²


s=vot+(1)/(2)at^2


=0+(1)/(2) (3)(4)^2


=24\ m

W = Fs

= 6 × 24

= 144 J

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