A locomotive applies a horizontal force of to pull a train of total mass on a…

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Problem

A locomotive applies a horizontal force of

20\,000\,\text{N}

to pull a train of total mass

10\,000\,\text{kg}

on a straight level track. The opposing frictional force is

2\,000\,\text{N}

. Calculate the acceleration produced in the train. (a)

2.0\,\text{m/s}^2

(b)

1.67\,\text{m/s}^2

(c)

1.8\,\text{m/s}^2

(d)

0.56\,\text{m/s}^2