Question on: SS2 Physics - Mechanics - Laws of Motion
A car of mass 1000 kg accelerates from rest to a speed of 20 m/s in 10 seconds. What is the average force exerted on the car?
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We can use Newton's Second Law (F = ma) to find the force. The acceleration is given by a = (v - u) / t, where v is the final velocity, u is the initial velocity, and t is the time. Plugging in the values, we get a = (20 m/s - 0 m/s) / 10 s = 2 m/s2. Then, F = ma = 1000 kg x 2 m/s2 = 2000 N.
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