Question: A car of mass 1000 kg is moving with a velocity of 20 m/s. If the brakes are applied and the car comes to a stop in 5 seconds, what is the average force applied by the brakes?
Options:
Correct Answer: 4000 N
Solution:
The change in momentum is 1000 kg * 20 m/s = 20000 kg·m/s. The average force is F = Δp/Δt = 20000 kg·m/s / 5 s = 4000 N.