Calculate Net Accelerating Force on 2400kg Truck with 15s 400m Run

Thread starter pat666
Start date Sep 11, 2008

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To calculate the net accelerating force on a 2400kg truck that completes a 400m run in 15 seconds, the relevant equation is F=ma, where F is force, m is mass, and a is acceleration. First, determine the truck's acceleration using the formula a = (final velocity - initial velocity) / time. The final velocity can be calculated from the distance and time, yielding a speed of approximately 26.67 m/s. Once acceleration is found, multiply it by the truck's mass to find the net force. This calculation will provide the necessary net accelerating force for the truck.

Sep 11, 2008

pat666

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Homework Statement

A large truck used in drag racing was timed at 15s at the end of 400m . if the truck had a mass of 2400kg calculate the net accelerating force.

Homework Equations

F=ma
p=e/t = fv

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tiny-tim

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