Physics 5054 · O Level · Balanced and unbalanced forces

Balanced and unbalanced forces — practice question

A $20\,\text{N}$ force pushes an object of mass $5.0\,\text{kg}$ forwards. Another force also acts on the object. The object has a forward acceleration of $3.0\,\text{m s}^{-2}$. What are the magnitude and direction of the other force?

  • A$5.0\,\text{N}$, backwards
  • B$15\,\text{N}$, backwards
  • C$15\,\text{N}$, forwards
  • D$35\,\text{N}$, forwards

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