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.(A) Will accelerate to the left (B) Will accelerate to the right (C) Will not accelerate

Answer 1

B) It will still accelerate to the right because 300>150

Answer 2

(B) Will accelerate to the right.

Step-by-step explanation:

The force applied to the car is equal to:

F1 = 300N, this force is applied to the right

Opposed to this force, the resistance force of the air is counterclockwise, and is equal to:

F2 = 150N, this force is to the left

The total force to be applied to the car will be equal to:

Ftotal = F1 + F2

Replacing values, we have:

Ftotal = 300N - 150N = 150N

The total force applied to the car will be equal to 150 N, and this force is directed to the right. Consequently, the car will accelerate in that same direction due to the same force (right).