asked 9.9k views
5 votes
An automobile engine exerts a

force of 595 N to propel the car at 90.0 km/h on a level road.  What is the power output of the engine at
that time?

asked
User Pkqk
by
8.7k points

2 Answers

3 votes
the power would be 595*90=53550w

answered
User Sumit Murari
by
8.0k points
5 votes
It's exactly enough to replace the energy lost to friction and air resistance. We have no information with which to evaluate those. Without friction and other losses, it takes no force and no power to keep a car moving at any speed in a straight line.
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.