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

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To determine the force exerted by a car on a trailer during acceleration, the relevant equation is F = ma. In this scenario, a 1450 kg car accelerates a 245 kg trailer at 2.20 m/s². The total mass being accelerated is 1695 kg (car plus trailer), leading to a force calculation of 3729 N. The individual force exerted by the car on the trailer can be calculated using the trailer's mass and the acceleration, resulting in 539 N. The discussion highlights the application of Newton's laws in solving the problem.
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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?


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F= ma


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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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