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OpenStudy (kaptain_mittens):

A car develops 150 hp to maintain a constant speed of 40 mph (17.8 m/s). Determine the net resistive force acting on the car.

OpenStudy (shamim):

Use P=Fv

OpenStudy (shamim):

F=P/v=?

OpenStudy (shamim):

P=power

OpenStudy (shamim):

F=resistive force

OpenStudy (shamim):

v=velocity

OpenStudy (shamim):

Make hp to watt unit

OpenStudy (shamim):

1hp=746watt

OpenStudy (kaptain_mittens):

Alright, I understand. Much appreciated

OpenStudy (kaptain_mittens):

I'll work it out now

OpenStudy (shamim):

Plz tell me the result u got

OpenStudy (kaptain_mittens):

6198 Newtons

OpenStudy (shamim):

Thank u for ur hard work!

OpenStudy (kaptain_mittens):

Thanks for the great help!

OpenStudy (shamim):

U r most welcome !!!

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