At what rate does the mass accelerate?

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The acceleration of a 10 kg mass on the Moon, when a horizontal force of 100 N is applied, is definitively calculated to be 10 m/s², assuming no friction is present. This conclusion is derived from Newton's second law of motion, F=ma, where the force (F) is 100 N and the mass (m) is 10 kg. The confusion regarding the acceleration being 5 m/s² is clarified, as the correct application of the formula yields an acceleration of 10 m/s².

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Can someone help explain this question to me, i know the answer to be 5 m/s^2 but thought it was 10 m/s^2. An anstronaut on the moon applies a 100 N horizontal force to a 10 kg mass at rest on a table. At what rate does the mass accelerate?
 
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The answer is 10m/s^2 assuming no friction. Perhaps there's some friction? Otherwise, by straightforward application of F=ma gives a=F/m=100N/10kg=10m/s^2
 

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