A box of mass $m\, kg$ is placed on the rear side of an open truck accelerating at $4\, m/s^2$. The coefficient of friction between the box and the surface below it is $0.4$. The net acceleration of the box with respect to the truck is zero. The value of $m$ is :- $[g = 10\,m/s^2]$

  • A

    $4 \,kg$

  • B

    $8 \,kg$

  • C

    $9.78 \,kg$

  • D

    It could be any value

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