Calculate the average force F acting on car

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To calculate the average force acting on a car, the work done (Wcar = 5.9 x 10^5 J) and the distance traveled (x = 6.3 km or 6300 m) are used. The formula for work is W = F * Δx, leading to the rearranged equation F = W / Δx. The initial calculation yielded an incorrect force of 3717 N due to a computational error. The correct average force is determined to be 93.65 N.
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Calculate the average force F acting on car

Homework Statement



A car does the work Wcar=5.9x105 J in traveling a distance x=6.3 km (6300 m) at constant speed.

Calculate the average force F (from all sources) acting on the car in this process.

Homework Equations



Work = Force x Distance = F \Deltax

The Attempt at a Solution



Since W=F\Deltax
W=F/x

so F=5.9x10^5 J / 6300 m = 3717 N

Which is wrong. Not sure what else i could do. I'm not given any information other than supplied.
 
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It's wrong because i was being lazy and used the calc on the computer...

Anyway answer is 93.65
 

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