Question

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

1200 N backward
1200 N backward

1200 N forward
1200 N forward

2800 N forward
2800 N forward

16000 N forward

Answer 1

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

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 forward.

The correct response is: **1200 N forward**.