Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Equilibrium and Elasticity - Problems - Page 345: 2b

Answer

The force from the ground on each rear wheel is $~~3889~N$

Work Step by Step

In part (a), we found that the force from the ground on each front wheel is $~~2775~N$ Let $F_f$ be the force from the ground on each front wheel. Let $F_r$ be the force from the ground on each rear wheel. We can use a force equation to find $F_r$: $F_{net} = 0$ $2F_f+2F_r-mg = 0$ $2F_r = mg-2F_f$ $F_r = \frac{mg-2F_f}{2}$ $F_r = \frac{(1360~kg)(9.8~m/s^2)-(2)(2775~N)}{2}$ $F_r = 3889~N$ The force from the ground on each rear wheel is $~~3889~N$.
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