Answer:
a) F = 2000 N , B) x = 25 m
Step-by-step explanation:
a) To solve this exercise we can use the relationship between work and kinetic energy
W = ΔK
The job is
W = -F x
the negative sign is because the force of the brakes is contrary to the movement
as the car stops its final kinetic energy is zero
K = ½ m v²
let's substitute
- F x = 0 - ½ m v²
F = ½ m v² / x
Let's reduce the magnitudes to the SI system
v = 72 km / h (1000m / 1km) (1 h / 3600 s) = 20 m / s
let's calculate
F = ½ 1000 20²/100
F = 2000 N
b) x = ½ mv2 / F
let's slow down to the SI system
v = 36 km / h = 10 m / s
let's calculate
x = ½ 1000 10²/2000
x = 25 m