Question

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)
Responses

16000 N forward
16000 N forward

2800 N forward
2800 N forward

1200 N forward
1200 N forward

1200 N backward

Answer 1

The net forward force on the car can be calculated by subtracting the force of air resistance from the engine's forward force:

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

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

So, the correct response is: **1200 N forward**.