How large is the resultant force on Gavin's toy car after he kicks it?

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Gavin kicks his toy car, which weighs 1.2 kg, with a force of 2.4 N, and the discussion centers on determining the resultant force. Despite the applied force, it is suggested that the resultant force is zero due to the lack of friction. Participants express confusion over the terminology used in the problem, questioning the clarity of terms like "resultant" and "force." The conversation highlights the importance of translating physics problems into more accessible language for better understanding. Ultimately, the focus remains on resolving the apparent contradiction regarding the resultant force.
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Homework Statement


Gavin is kicking one of his toy cars with a force straight ahead. the car weighs 1.2 kg and has friction free wheels so that the friction forces of the car is small when it has started. Gavin kicks his car with the force of 2.4 N. How large is the resultant force?

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If there is no friction then the resultant force should be pointing forward but my book is saying that the resultant force is zero. why?
 
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Why don't you translate the problem into common English / Physics language so that all can understand it? Perhaps the verb "to crackle" means something non-obvious in this punk-speak dialect? And power certainly isn't measured in Newtons in any unit system that I'm aware of. So how are we to know what "resultant" or "force" really translate to?
 
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Why don't you translate the problem into common English / Physics language so that all can understand it? Perhaps the verb "to crackle" means something non-obvious in this punk-speak dialect? And power certainly isn't measured in Newtons in any unit system that I'm aware of. So how are we to know what "resultant" or "force" really translate to?

lol I used google translate :P I have updated it now
 

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