Verify Net Force on 810kg Car Accelerating from Rest to 27m/s in 120m

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The discussion centers on calculating the net force acting on an 810 kg car accelerating from rest to 27 m/s over a distance of 120 m. The user, Kelly, correctly identifies the need to use the equation F = MA, where M is the mass of the car and A is the acceleration. The acceleration is calculated using the formula a = Vf² - Vi² / 2x, resulting in an acceleration of 3.075 m/s². Consequently, the net force is determined to be 2460.375 N, confirming the calculations are accurate.

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Hey everyone,

Im studying for a test and wanted to verify my problems. I thought I would dabble on the dark side of the textbook and try the even ones too.

Can you verify my answer?

Kelly :)

A 810kg car accelerates from rest to 27m/s in a distance of 120m. That is the magitudeof the aver net force acting on the car?

Here is what I did.

1) step up my list of info:
Vi = 0
Vf = 27 m/s
a =
t =
x = 120 m

2) Figured I needed the F=MA equation

I have the mass so solve for acceleration.

3) a = Vf^2 - Vi^2 / 2x... which is: 27^2 / 2*120 = 3.075 m/s^2

I plugged A into the equation

4) F = (810 kg)(3.0375 m.s^2)
F = 2460.375


? did I get it?
 
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Looks good to me :smile:
 
Great thanks.. got a few more i will post.. I would apperciate a second opinion and a nudge or two... :)
 

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