What is the acceleration of a 5 kg box if 20 N of force is applied to it?

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Answer:

4 m/s²

Step-by-step explanation:

Acceleration = Net Force/mass

A =
(20 N)/(5 kg) =
(4 N)/(kg) =
(4 kg x m /s^(2) )/(kg) = 4 m/s²

20 Newtons divided by 5 kg equals 4 N/kg. Newtons can also be written as kg·m/s², so the simplest units would be written as m/s².

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