A body is at rest on a smooth horizontal surface. A force of 10 N is applied on the body in the horizontal direction. Find the acceleration of the body. (μ = 0.5, m = 2 kg)
Correct: D
Using Newton's second law of motion, F = ma. Given F = 10 N, m = 2 kg. So, a = F/m = 10/2 = 5 m/s^2.