Question

A car has a mass of 1300 kg and a velocity of 15 m/s. The car crashes into a wall and stops in two seconds. What is the stopping force during the collision?

A: 4875 N
B: 9750 N
C: 19500 N
D: 39000 N

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Newton's second law:

F = ma

The acceleration is Δv/Δt, so:

F = m Δv/Δt

Given m = 1300 kg, Δv = 15 m/s, and Δt = 2 s:

F = (1300 kg) (15 m/s) / (2 s)

F = 9750 N

Answer B.