A. An automobile mass is 3.5 x103 kg. If the forward thrust (Fnet)
caused by the engine is 2.8 kN. What is the acceleration of the
automobile?
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Question
A. An automobile mass is 3.5 x103 kg. If the forward thrust (Fnet)
caused by the engine is 2.8 kN. What is the acceleration of the
automobile?
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Answer:
a = 0.8 m/s^2
Explanation:
Force equation: F = ma
F = ma -> a = F/m = 2.8*10^3 N / 3.5*10^3 kg = 0.8 m/s^2