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A 2000 kg car slams on the brakes and slows down at a rate of -10 m/s2. How much force are the brakes applying?

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Answer:

-20,000N

Step-by-step explanation:

Force (N) = mass (kg) x acceleration (m/s²)

So,

Force = 2000 x -10

= -20,000N (Newtons)

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