What is the velocity of the car

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A 100 N force is applied to a 2000 kg car moving at 2.6 m/s, resulting in an acceleration of 0.05 m/s². After two seconds, the calculation shows the new velocity is 2.5 m/s. The formula used is v = vinitial - at, confirming the decrease in speed due to braking. The calculations are verified as correct, affirming the final velocity. The discussion concludes with confidence in the solution provided.
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Homework Statement


A 100 N force is applied with the help of the brakes of a 2000 kg car while the car is movign at 2.6 m/s speed. Two seconds later, the velocity of the car is


Homework Equations


a= F/m
v= vinitial - at


The Attempt at a Solution


a=100 N/2000 kg
a=.05

v=2.6m/s - .05(2)
v=2.6m/s - .1m/s
v=2.5m/s

So the answer is 2.5m/s. Am i going in the correct direction?
 
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jammhawk said:
So the answer is 2.5m/s. Am i going in the correct direction?
Yes!
 

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