[单选题]
A horizontal force of 5.0 N accelerates a 4.xidrjyq pow xw*91cu50.o8 1 ,pug2mh0-kg m1a4+l gp h:zcaass, from rest, at a rate of $0.50 \; m/s^2$ in the positive direction. What friction force acts on the mass?
A. $2.0 \; N$
B. $3.0 \; N$
C. $4.0 \; N$
D. $5.0 \; N$