A metal stapler with a mass of 0.5 kg was accelerated 10 m/s². How much force was applied to the stapler?
Using Newton's second law of motion (F = ma), we can calculate the force applied to the stapler.
F = 0.5 kg x 10 m/s²
F = 5 N
Therefore, the force applied to the stapler was 5 Newtons.