A 15 kg box is pushed with a force of 60 N. If the frictional force is 20 N, what is the acceleration of the box?

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A 15 kg box is pushed with a force of 60 N. If the frictional force is 20 N, what is the acceleration of the box?
  1. 2 m/s²
  2. 3 m/s²
  3. 4 m/s²
  4. 5 m/s²

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Q: A 15 kg box is pushed with a force of 60 N. If the frictional force is 20 N, what is the acceleration of the box?
Solution: Net force = applied force - friction = 60 N - 20 N = 40 N. Acceleration a = F/m = 40 N / 15 kg = 2.67 m/s².
Steps: 8

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