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WAEC Physics 2017 Objective — Question 13

Question 13 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A moving body of mass 25.0kg undergoes a uniform retardation of 20.0 ms⁻². Calculate the magnitude of the retarding force.

  • A. A. 1.25 N
  • B. B. 8.00 N
  • C. C. 45.00 N
  • D. D. 500.00 NCorrect

Explanation

Magnitude of retarding force = [mass of the moving body] x [retardation] = 25 x 20 = 500N.

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