A force of 40.0 N is applied in the positive x-direction to a block of mass 5.80 kg, at rest on a frictionless surface. What is the blocks acceleration in m/s2? how fast is it going in m/s after 2.00 s?

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A force of 40.0 N is applied in the positive x-direction to a block of mass 5.80 kg, at rest on a frictionless surface. What is the blocks acceleration in m/s2? how fast is it going in m/s after 2.00 s?
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