Answer:
Explanation:
Givens
m = 15000 kg
t = 12.1 seconds
vi = 86 km / hr
vf =0
Formula
F = m*a
a = (vf - vi)/ t
vi has to be converted to m/s
86 km/hr [1000 m / 1 km] * [1 hour / 3600 seconds]
86 * 1000 / 3600 = 23.89 m/s
Solution
a = (vf - vi) / t
a = (0 - 23.89)/12.1
a = - 1.97 m/s^2 The minus means that the trains is slowing down.
F = 15000 kg * - 1.97 m/s^2
F = -29615.7 Newtons.
