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OpenStudy (kaptain_mittens):

Physics/Math question 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 (xhawaiiangirlx):

the net resistive force is 150 Hp

OpenStudy (kaptain_mittens):

How did you get that answer?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

"to maintain constant speed " means there is no acceleration so there is no net force on the car. Therefore the net resistive force is 150 Hp

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