Answer:
1110 N
Explanation:
First, find the acceleration.
Given:
Δx = 300 m
v₀ = 85.5 km/h = 23.75 m/s
v = 0 m/s
Find: a
v² = v₀² + 2aΔx
(0 m/s)² = (23.75 m/s)² + 2a (300 m)
a = -0.94 m/s²
Find the force:
F = ma
F = (1180 kg) (-0.94 m/s²)
F = -1110 N
The magnitude of the force is 1110 N.
