A dragster and driver together have mass 893.6 kg. The dragster, starting from rest, attains a speed of 26.3 m/s in 0.57 s . a) Find the average acceleration of the dragster during this time interval in m/s2. b)What is the size of the average force on the dragster during this time interval in N? c)Assume the driver has a mass of 75.7 kg . What horizontal force does the seat exert on the driver in N?

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A dragster and driver together have mass 893.6 kg. The dragster, starting from rest, attains a speed of 26.3 m/s in 0.57 s .

a) Find the average acceleration of the dragster during this time interval in m/s2.

b)What is the size of the average force on the dragster during this time interval in N?

c)Assume the driver has a mass of 75.7 kg . What horizontal force does the seat exert on the driver in N?

 

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