Speed After Constant Force Application · PhysicsBowl 2016 #11

Physics · mechanics

Problem

12.0 N

net force directed to the right is exerted on a

3.0 kg

block for

5.0 s

. The block was initially at rest and slides on a horizontal surface. What is the speed of the block at the end of the

5.0 s

interval? (A)

12 \frac{m}{s}

(B)

15 \frac{m}{s}

(C)

20 \frac{m}{s}

(D)

36 \frac{m}{s}

(E)

60 \frac{m}{s}