Q.

A vehicle needs an engine of 7500 watt to keep it moving with a constant velocity of 20 m/sec on a horizontal surface. The force resisting the motion is :

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a

150000 dyne

b

150000 newton

c

375 newton

d

375 dyne

answer is B.

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Since the vehicle moves with constant velocity, its engine power is consumed completely to overcome forces resisting the vehicle's motion.

Hence, Fv=P    F=Pv=750020=375 N.

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