A 60 kg block is pushed by a horizontal force causing the block to accelerate by 1 m/s2. The block has an initial velocity of 5 m/s. The coefficient of friction between the block and the horizontal floor is 0.40. Find the magnitude of the applied force. a. 245.99 N        b. 254.94 N c. 249.59 N        d. 295.44 N

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A 60 kg block is pushed by a horizontal force
causing the block to accelerate by 1 m/s2. The block has an initial velocity of 5 m/s. The
coefficient of friction between the block and
the horizontal floor is 0.40.

Find the magnitude of the applied force.
a. 245.99 N        b. 254.94 N
c. 249.59 N        d. 295.44 N

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