A truck with a mass of 20 t, has a tractive resistance of 280 N/t if the truck travels at a speed of 72 KM/h
1. Calculate the total tractive resistance of the truck
To calculate the total tractive resistance of the truck, we need to multiply the tractive resistance per ton (280 N/t) by the total mass of the truck (20 t).
The equation to calculate the total tractive resistance is:
Total Tractive Resistance = Tractive Resistance per ton * Mass of the truck
Total Tractive Resistance = 280 N/t * 20 t
Now, let's calculate it:
Total Tractive Resistance = 5600 N
Therefore, the total tractive resistance of the truck is 5600 N.