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)

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Responses

16000 N forward
16000 N forward

1200 N forward
1200 N forward

1200 N backward
1200 N backward

2800 N forward

Answer 1

To determine the net force acting on the car, you subtract the force of air resistance from the forward force provided by the engine.

Given:

• Forward force (engine) = 2000 N
• Backward force (air resistance) = 800 N

Net force = forward force - backward force
Net force = 2000 N - 800 N = 1200 N

Since the forward force is greater than the backward force, the car will move in the forward direction.

Thus, the correct answer is: 1200 N forward.