Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Momentum and Newton's laws of motion

Momentum and Newton's laws of motion — practice question

The resistive force acting against a car’s motion is assumed to vary in proportion to the square of the car’s speed. When the speed is $20\,\text{m s}^{-1}$, the force has a magnitude of $800\,\text{N}$. What effective power must the car’s engine provide in order to keep the car moving at a constant speed of $40\,\text{m s}^{-1}$?

  • A$32\,\text{kW}$
  • B$64\,\text{kW}$
  • C$128\,\text{kW}$
  • D$512\,\text{kW}$

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