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Question 5 of 10

A 15 N force is applied to an object, which then accelerates at 5.0 m/s2. What
is the mass of the object?
A. 10 kg
B. 20 kg
C. 75 kg
D. 3.0 kg

User AntonyMN
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D is the correct answer
User Ponds
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Hi there!


\large\boxed{D. \text{ } 3.0 kg}}

Use the following equation to solve:

F = ma, where:

F = Force (N)

m = mass (kg)

a = acceleration (m/s²)

Thus:

15 = 5m

15/5 = m

mass = 3 kg

User Valerio Cocchi
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