What is the Force Exerted Between a Car and Trailer During Acceleration?

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The discussion centers on calculating the force exerted by a car on a trailer during acceleration. A 1450 kg car accelerates at 2.20 m/s² while pulling a 245 kg trailer. Using Newton's second law (F = ma), the force exerted by the car on the trailer is determined to be 539 N. The participant initially struggled with the concept but successfully solved the problem after reviewing the relevant equations.

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Homework Statement




A 1450 kg car is pulling a 245 kg trailer along a level road. Friction is negligiable. The car accelerates with an acceleration of 2.20 m/s2. What is the force exerted by the car on the trailer?


Homework Equations



F= ma


The Attempt at a Solution



Im trying to figure this out. one of the easiest questions on my assignment so i left it till last, but my brain just isn't functioning properly right now. Can i get some refreshment on Newtons laws?

i've tried so many different things and can't get the right answer
 
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The force on an object is equivalent to the product of its mass and its acceleration.
 
thanks, figured it out just as i chceked the replies haha. appreciate the time you took to reply though
 

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