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

16000 N forward
16000 N forward

1200 N backward
1200 N backward

1200 N forward
1200 N forward

2800 N forward

Answer 1

To find the net force acting on the car, we subtract the force of air resistance from the forward force provided by the engine:

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

Since the forward force is greater than the air resistance, the car will move forward.

So, the correct response is:

1200 N forward