Question

PLEASE NEED HELP What is the net force acting on the race car in the picture: Question 1 options: 10 N to the right 3 N to the left 17 N 3 N to the right

Answer 1

Use Net Force Equation.

Fnet = F1 + F2 + F3 + F4

In which the following main forces in play are:

F1 = Gravitational Force

F2 = Normal Force

F3 = Thrust Force

F4 = Air resistance

Since this is assumed to happen on a flat surface, the gravitational and normal forces cancel out. So we are left with:

Fnet = F(thrust) + F(air resistance)

Now we can use this equation to solve for the net force.

Fnet = 10N [right] + 7N [left]

Fnet = 10N [right] - 7N [right]

Fnet = 3N [right].

Therefore, the total net force acting on this car would be 3N [right]