A force is applied to a box of mass 2kg so that is accelerates at 2ms^-2. Find the force acting on the box and thus calculate the work done in moving the box 10m in the direction of the force.

Force=(mass)x(acceleration) F=2x2=4N Work done=(Force)x(distance) W=4x10=40J

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