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A force F acts on a body of mass 12kg increases its speed from 5…

A force F acts on a body of mass 12kg increases its speed from 5 m/s to 35 m/s in 5 seconds. Find the value of F.

  • A.
    36 N
  • B.
    48 N
  • C.
    72 N
  • D.
    108 N
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

(F = ma )

(a = frac{v – u}{t})

(therefore F = m(frac{v – u}{t}))

(F = 12(frac{35 – 5}{5}) = 12 times 6 = 72 N)