The force exerted on the tires of a car to directly accelerate the car along a road is exerted by the
A)engine.
B)tires.
C)air.
D)road.
E)none of the above

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The force that directly accelerates a car along a road is exerted by the road through friction between the tires and the road surface. This frictional force pushes the car forward in response to the tires attempting to rotate on the road surface.

The Force Exerted on the Tires of a Car to Directly