Mechanics → Newton’s Laws of Motion → Worked Example
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Worked Example

Problem:
A $5 \, \text{kg}$ block is pulled with a force of $20 \, \text{N}$. Find acceleration.

Solution

$$ a = \frac{F}{m} = \frac{20}{5} = 4 \, \text{m/s}^2 $$