A 1,000 kg car moving at 12 m/s [S] accelerates for 5.0 s reaching a final velocity of 26 m/s [S]. Find the net force acting on the car.

Answer 1

First, calculate the initial velocity (u) of the car:
u = 12 m/s

Next, calculate the final velocity (v) of the car:
v = 26 m/s

Then, calculate the acceleration (a) of the car using the formula:
a = (v - u) / t
a = (26 m/s - 12 m/s) / 5.0 s
a = 2.8 m/s^2

Now, calculate the net force (F) acting on the car using Newton's second law:
F = m * a
F = 1,000 kg * 2.8 m/s^2
F = 2,800 N

Therefore, the net force acting on the car is 2,800 N.