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Physics Newton's Laws of Motion Second Law of Motion MCQ (Single Correct)

A body of mass 2 kg moving on a horizontal surface with an initial velocity of 4 m/sec comes to rest after 2 sec. If one wants to keep this body moving on the same surface with a velocity of 4 m/sec, the force required is

A
8 N
B
4 N
C
Zero
D
2 N

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The correct answer is:
B

This force opposes the motion. If the same amount of force is applied in forward direction, then the body will move with constant velocity.

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