In a crash test, a 2,500 kg car hits a concrete barrier at 1.3 m/s2.
Calculate the amount of force at which the car strikes the barrier.
The car strikes the barrier with a force of
N.
To calculate the force at which the car strikes the barrier, we can use the formula:
Force = mass x acceleration
Given:
Mass of the car (m) = 2,500 kg
Acceleration (a) = 1.3 m/s^2
Plugging in these values, we get:
Force = 2,500 kg x 1.3 m/s^2
Force = 3,250 N
Therefore, the car strikes the barrier with a force of 3,250 N.