Physics
The force required to produce an acceleration of 5 ms-2 in a body of mass 2 kg is:
- 2.5 N
- 20 N
- 10 N
- 25 N
Laws of Motion
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Answer
10 N
Reason — Given, a = 5 ms-2 and m = 2 kg
Using, F = ma
we get, F = 5 x 2 = 10 N
Hence, force required = 10 N
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