Question: A car of mass 1000 kg is moving with a velocity of 20 m/s. What is the net force required to bring it to rest in 5 seconds?
Options:
Correct Answer: 4000 N
Solution:
First, find the deceleration: a = (final velocity - initial velocity) / time = (0 - 20 m/s) / 5 s = -4 m/s². Then, F = ma = 1000 kg * 4 m/s² = 4000 N.