Question

A boy designed a toy car having a parachute and a small rocket. It experienced different forces due to the car engine(14.8N) , the rocket(18.6N)and the parachute (7.5N ). a. Are the forces exerted on the car contact or non-contact forces? Explain.b. Are all the forces acting on the car balanced or unbalanced? Give reason for your answer.c. Calculate the net force acting on the car. d. In which direction will the car move? Give a reason for your answer.

Answer 1

Explanation:

A boy designed a toy car having a parachute and a small rocket. It experienced different forces due to the car engine(14.8N) , the rocket(18.6N)and the parachute (7.5N ). a. Are the forces exerted on the car contact or non-contact forces? Explain.b. Are all the forces acting on the car balanced or unbalanced? Give reason for your answer.c. Calculate the net force acting on the car. d. In which direction will the car move? Give a reason for your answer.