A force of 20 newtons acts on a 5 kilogram mass. What acceleration results?
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Correct answer to question 53 (Mechanical Comprehension): 4 metres per second squared
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Rearranging force equals mass times acceleration gives acceleration as force divided by mass, so 20 / 5 = 4 metres per second squared.
Updated: November 2026
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