A 1200-N force is required to keep an automobile traveling at 20 m/s. From this, the mass of the car
A) is 120 kg.
B) is 1200 kg.
C) is 1500 kg.
D) cannot be determined.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The information given does not allow for the calculation of the car's mass because it describes a force required to maintain a constant velocity, which involves factors like air resistance and friction, not just mass.

A 1200-N Force Is Required to Keep an Automobile Traveling