Answer:
5000N
Explanation:
According to Newton's second law of motion, the net force (∑F) acting on a body is the product of the mass (m) of the body and the acceleration (a) of the body caused by the force. i.e
∑F = m x a -------------(i)
From the question, the net force is the combined effect of the thrust (F) and the friction force (Fₓ). i.e
∑F = F + Fₓ -------------(ii)
Where;
Fₓ = -200N [negative sign because the friction force opposes motion]
Combine equations(i) and (ii) together to get;
F + Fₓ = m x a
F = ma - Fₓ -------------(iii)
Where;
m = mass of car = 1200kg
a = acceleration of the car = 4m/s²
Now substitute the values of m, a and Fₓ into equation (iii) as follows;
F = (1200 x 4) - (-200)
F = 4800 + 200
F = 5000N
Therefore, the force the thrust is providing is 5000N
