A car of m = 1200. kg collides with a tree while traveling 60.0 mph. The collision occurs over a time period of 0.0500 seconds.
2 answers:
Answer:
Force, F = 38.4 N
Explanation:
It is given that,
Mass of the car, m = 1200 kg
Initial velocity of the car, u = 60 m/h = 0.016 m/s
The collision occurs over a time period of 0.0500 seconds.
Force, F = m a
F = -38.4 N
The magnitude of the force exerted on the car as it comes to rest during the collision is 38.4 N
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