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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · May/June 2016 · Q51 Mark

A man pulls a sledge of mass 25 kg across level ground with a horizontal force of 60 N. A constant force of friction of 20 N acts on the sledge. What is the acceleration of the sledge?

A0.63 m/s²
B1.6 m/s²
C2.4 m/s²
D3.2 m/s²

✓ Correct answer

B: 1.6 m/s²

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Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 5.

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