A race car has a mass of 710 kg. It starts from rest and travels 40.0 m in 3.0 s. The car is uniformly accelerated during the entire time. What net force is exerted on it?

Answer 1

First calculate the acceleration from the distance and time using the formula:
S=v0t+(1/2)at²
where
a=acceleration
S=distance
v0=initial velocity
t=time
a=2(S-v0t)/t² (assumed uniform)

Find force F from
F=ma

Answer 2

Thanks a lot! I got F = 6311.11 N.

Answer 3

The answer is correct!
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Answer 4

F*X = KE increase = (1/2) M Vfinal^2
Vfinal = 2*Vaverage = 2*X/T =2*(40/3) = 26.67 m/s
F = (1/2)*(710)*(26.67)^2/40 = 6313 N

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