Question

Whet net force is required to accelerate a car at a rate of 10 m/s2 if the car
has a mass of 5,000 kg?

Answer 1

Answer:

$\boxed {\boxed {\sf 50,000 \ Newtons }}$

Explanation:

Force can be found by multiplying the mass by the acceleration.

$F=m*a$

The mass of the car is 5,000 kilograms and it's acceleration is 10 meters per square second.

$m= 5,000 \ kg \\a= 10 \ m/s^2$

Substitute the values into the formula.

$F= 5,000 \ kg * 10 \ m/s^2$

Multiply.

$F= 50,000 \ kg*m/s^2$

• 1 kilogram meter per square second is equal to 1 Newton.
• So, our answer of 50,000 kg*m/s² is equal to 50,000 Newtons

$F= 50,000 \ N$

A net force of 50,000 Newtons is required to accelerate a 5,000 kilogram car at 10 meters per square second.