A car is driven at constant velocity along a level highway. Indicate the value of the net force and list all the main forces acting on the car to produce the net force. Clearly explain what produces or exerts each of the contact forces acting on the car and explain which forces are balanced.

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daniellelovee · Answer

@Abhisar

abhisar · Answer

The first question which arises here is that if there is a net force acting on car?
HINT: Velocity of car is constant

daniellelovee · Answer

there is no net force acting on the car right?

abhisar · Answer

Yes, u r correct!

abhisar · Answer

Now can you list me few forces which you think must be acting on the car?

daniellelovee · Answer

friction and motive forces?

abhisar · Answer

Yes, and apart from that gravitational and normal forces in downward and upward direction respectively

daniellelovee · Answer

push force?