A certain crate sits on a rough floor. You find that you have to apply a horizontal force of 200 N to get the crate moving. If you put some massive objects in the crate so that its mass is doubled, how much force does it take to get the crate moving now?

A. Still 200 N
B. 400 N
C. 800 N
D. It depends (specify)


B. 400 N

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