A car’s engine provides a forward force of 2000 N while the force of air resistance is 800 N in the opposite direction. With what force will the car move, and in which direction?(1 point)

Question

Responses

1200 N forward
1200 N forward

2800 N forward
2800 N forward

1200 N backward
1200 N backward

16000 N forward
16000 N forward

Answer 1

To find the net force acting on the car, you subtract the force of air resistance from the engine's forward force:

Net force = Forward force - Air resistance Net force = 2000 N - 800 N = 1200 N

Therefore, the car will move with a net force of 1200 N forward.

So, the correct response is: 1200 N forward.