A Ferrari accelerates from 0 to 100.0 km/h in 4.80 s.What force (in Newtons)does a passenger of mass 68.0 kg experience during acceleration?

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To find the force experienced by the passenger, we first calculate the acceleration using the formula: acceleration = (final velocity - initial velocity) / time. Convert 100.0 km/h to meters per second: 100.0 km/h = 27.78 m/s. So, acceleration = (27.78 m/s - 0 m/s) / 4.80 s = 5.79 m/s². Then, use Newton's second law: force = mass × acceleration = 68.0 kg × 5.79 m/s² = 394 N.

A Ferrari Accelerates from 0 to 100