Question

A car experiences a 300 N force to the right from the engine and separate 150 N force due to friction and air resistance to the left. Will it accelerate to the left, right, or not at all?

Answer 1

Answer:

right

Explanation:

Given that

Force on the car towards right

$\vec{F_1}=300\ N$

Force on the car towards left

$\vec{F_2}=150\ N$

Lets take rightward is positive and in the leftward is negative ,therefore the net force on the car is given as follows

$\vec{F_{net}}=\bar{F_1}+\bar{F_2}$

$\vec{F_{net}}=300-150\ N$

$\vec{F_{net}}=150\ N$

Therefore , we can say that ,the net force will be towards right. That is why the car will move in the right.