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Question
A force of 10 N acts on a body of mass 5 kg. Find the acceleration produced.
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Solution
Force, F = 10 N
Mass, m = 5kg
Acceleration, a = F/m [ From Newton's second law]
Or, a = (10/5) ms-2
Or, a = 2 ms-2
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