Question

A truck and a trailer weigh 4000 kg EACH. In order to accelerate at 2 m/s2, how much force would need to be produced?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data weight of truck and trailer=4000kg(m)

Acceleration = 2m/s2

From the Newton 2nd law

Force=mass(m)*acceleration(a)

f=4000*2

f=8000 newtons

f=8kilo newtons

Answer 2

Answer: Force needed to be produced=16000[N].

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for Force needed to be produced: F= ma [where F is the force acting on an object is equal to the mass [m] of an object times its acceleration[a].

So, F=ma,

F= [4000+4000]x2= 16000 [N].