Work done against resistive forces by comparing Ek and work done

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The discussion centers on calculating the work done against resistive forces for a car accelerating from 0 to 26.8 m/s with a constant engine thrust of 3500 N. The kinetic energy gained by the car is compared to the total work done by the engine, leading to a calculated work done against resistive forces of 110,000 J. There is a correction regarding the calculation of work done, emphasizing the importance of accurate unit representation. The final answer confirms the work done against resistive forces as 110,000 J.
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Homework Statement
A car of mass 900kg accelerates from 0 to 26.8 m/s in 9.2 s. The thrust from the engine is constant at 3500 N during this period. By comparing the kinetic energy gained by the car with the total work done by the engine, calculate the work done against resistive forces.
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suvat, kinetic energy, work done
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Missed units in the photo - J

Answer is 110 000 J
 
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g9WfI said:
Homework Statement:: A car of mass 900kg accelerates from 0 to 26.8 m/s in 9.2 s. The thrust from the engine is constant at 3500 N during this period. By comparing the kinetic energy gained by the car with the total work done by the engine, calculate the work done against resistive forces.
Relevant Equations:: suvat, kinetic energy, work done

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Missed units in the photo - J

Answer is 110 000 J
3500 * 123.48 = 431480, not 43300
 
Steve4Physics said:
3500 * 123.48 = 431480, not 43300
Thank you so much!
 
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