(A) A particular 1.89 x 107 kg train is able to get up to 25 m/s in a 58 second interval, starting from rest on straight, horizontal track. If the acceleration of the train is constant, what is the magnitude of the net force? (B) During this interval, find the magnitude of the horizontal force and the vertical force exerted on a 77 kg passenger by the train?

(A) A particular 1.89 x 107 kg train is able to get up to 25 m/s in a 58 second interval, starting from rest on straight, horizontal track. If the acceleration of the train is constant, what is the magnitude of the net force? (B) During this interval, find the magnitude of the horizontal force and the vertical force exerted on a 77 kg passenger by the train?

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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