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A body of mass 5 kg accelerates from 12 m/s to 20 m/s in 4 seconds due to the application of a force on it. Calculate the magnitude of this force (in N).

A. 40

B. 10

C. 20

D. 80

Answer: Option B


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  1. Udochukwu Peace
    Udochukwu Peace :
    12 months ago

    Final Velocity- Initial Velocity= 20-12= 8m/s; Acceleration = 8/4=2
    Force = mass × acceleration = 5×2= 10N

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