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

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The discussion centers on the physics of a 1520 kg car moving at a constant velocity of 2.94 m/s. It concludes that the net force acting on the car is zero, as there is no acceleration present in either direction of motion. The participants clarify that regardless of whether the car moves to the right or left, the absence of acceleration results in a net force of zero. This understanding is crucial for applying Newton's First Law of Motion.

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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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