Question

A Tesla Model 3 is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds. It weighs about 4072 lbs. Which of the following is closest to the accelerating force that this car can put out? (Assume constant acceleration)

a. 1000 lbs
b. 5000 lbs
c. 2000 lbs
d. 3000 lbs

Answer 1

The accelerating force that a Tesla Model 3 can put out is closest to 3000 lbs.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to find the accelerating force, we can use Newton's second law of motion which states that force is equal to mass multiplied by acceleration (F = ma).

Given that the acceleration of the Tesla Model 3 is 0 to 60 mph (or 0 to 26.8 m/s) in 3.2 seconds, we can calculate the average acceleration using the formula a = (final velocity - initial velocity) / time.

Having found the average acceleration, we can then multiply it by the mass of the car to find the accelerating force. Therefore, the closest option to the accelerating force that the car can put out is 3000 lbs.