Question

A 2000 kg car experiences a braking force of 10000N and skids to a 14 m stop. What was the speed of the car just before the brakes.

Answer 1

Answer:

V = 11.83 m/s

Explanation:

Given the following data;

Mass = 2000 kg

Force = 10000N

Distance = 14 m

To find the final velocity of the car;

First of all, we would determine the acceleration of the car;

Acceleration = force/mass

Acceleration = 10000/2000

Acceleration = 5 m/s²

Next, we would use the third equation of motion to find the final velocity;

$V^{2} = U^{2} + 2aS$

Where;

V represents the final velocity measured in meter per seconds.

U represents the initial velocity measured in meter per seconds.

a represents acceleration measured in meters per seconds square.

S represents the displacement measured in meters.

Substituting into the equation, we have;

V² = 0² + 2*5*14

V² = 0 + 140

V = √140

V = 11.83 m/s