Question
An empty truck weight4000N. Its engine can produce a maximum acceleration of 1m/s2. Ifthe truck is loaded with 2000N, find the maximum acceleration the engine can produce
Answers
R_scott
the force is constant ... the acceleration is inversely proportional to the mass
a = [4000 / (4000 + 2000)] * 1 m/s^2
a = [4000 / (4000 + 2000)] * 1 m/s^2