An automobile of mass travels along a level road with uniform speed

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

An automobile of mass 1200 kg1200\,\text{kg} travels along a level road with uniform speed. The combined backward force due to air resistance and rolling friction is 800 N800\,\text{N}. Calculate the magnitude of the forward force provided by the engine while the speed is steady.

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