Physics 5054 · O Level · Balanced and unbalanced forces

Balanced and unbalanced forces — practice question

A man drags a sledge with mass $25\,\text{kg}$ along level ground by applying a horizontal force of $60\,\text{N}$. A frictional force of $20\,\text{N}$, acting constantly, opposes the motion of the sledge. What is the acceleration of the sledge?

  • A$0.63\,\text{m s}^{-2}$
  • B$1.6\,\text{m s}^{-2}$
  • C$2.4\,\text{m s}^{-2}$
  • D$3.2\,\text{m s}^{-2}$

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