A 8000 kg engine pulls a train of 5 wagons, each of 2000 kg,along a horizontal track. If the engine exerts a force of 40000 N and the track offers a friction force of 5000 N, then calculate: (a) the net accelerating force and
Explanation Given: Force exerted by the engine, F = 40000 N Frictional force offered by the track, f = 5000 N To find: net accelerating force Step 1 of 1 Put the values of F and f in the Fα formula. Fα = 40000N - 5000N Fα = 35000N Final answer The net accelerating force is, Fα = 35000N
