An 1520 kg car is moving to the right at a constant velocity of 2.94 m/s.

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The car, weighing 1520 kg and moving at a constant velocity of 2.94 m/s, experiences no net force, as constant velocity indicates zero acceleration. This applies regardless of the direction of movement; whether to the right or left, the net force remains zero. The discussion clarifies that the formula Force = Mass * Acceleration is applicable, but since acceleration is absent, the net force is confirmed to be zero in both scenarios. Understanding that constant velocity equates to no net force simplifies the problem. Overall, the key takeaway is that a car moving at constant velocity has a net force of zero, independent of its direction.
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An 1520 kg car is moving to the right at a constant velocity of 2.94 m/s.

(a) What is the net force on the car?
(b) What would be the net force on the car if it were moving to the left?

any help i tried using Force=Mass*Acceleration
I also don't know what it wants me to dod when it asks when it moves to the left?
 
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A constant velocity means that no acceleration exists. If no acceleration exists, then the sum of the forces must be zero (in both cases). Doesn't matter what direction the car is going; if it isn't accelerating, then the net force is 0.
 
Oh it was that easy. I was kinda thinking to hard

Thanks BishopUser
 
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