Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Kinematics of motion in a straight line

Kinematics of motion in a straight line — practice question

A train is travelling at a constant speed $V\,\text{m s}^{-1}$ on a horizontal straight track. The engine power is $1330\,\text{kW}$, and the total resistance opposing the train’s motion is $28\,\text{kN}$.
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Find the value for $V$.

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