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determine the net force required to accelerate a 2160 kg ford expedition from 0 to 27 m/s (60 mph) in 10.0 seconds

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a=(v1-v2)/t
=(27-0)/10
=2.7m/s^2
now force=mass * acceleration
=2160*2.7
=5832N
User Michael McLoughlin
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You can use a basic equation to find acceleration V=Vo+at. You initial velocity is 0 so it would be 27=0+a10. Diving ten gives you the acceleration of 2.7m/s.
F=ma so F=(2160)(2.7)=5832N
User Jim Neath
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