Question

If a 50kg car is pulling a 30kg car, how much force would be required to accelerate the cars at 2m/s/s?

Answer 1

Answer:

160N

Explanation:

The force required to accelerate the two cars can be calculated thus:

F = m × a

Where;

F = force (Newton)

m = mass (kg)

a = acceleration (m/s²)

However, according to the question, a 50kg car is pulling a 30kg car, which means that the mass of the two cars is 50kg + 30kg = 80kg.

a = 2m/s²

F = ma

F = 80 × 2

F = 160N