Question

A 1500 kg car is traveling down the highway. If the force of air friction on the car is 250

N, with what force must the engine push forward on the car to keep it accelerating at 3
m/s²?
a. 4250 N
b. 4750 N
c. 14,450 N
d. 14,950 N

Answer 1

b. 4750 N

Step-by-step explanation:

F = ma

F = (1500)(3)

F = 4500 N

Force Total = Fa - Ff

4500 = Fa - 250

Fa = 4750 N