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A force of $F = 10 \text{ N}$ acts on a body of mass $m = 2 \text{ kg}$. What is the acceleration $a$ produced in the body?
- A.$2 \text{ m/s}^2$
- B.$5 \text{ m/s}^2$
- C.$8 \text{ m/s}^2$
- D.$20 \text{ m/s}^2$
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Correct answer: B — $5 \text{ m/s}^2$
Solution
According to Newton's second law, . Therefore, .
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