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The magnitude of force exerted by the brakes on the wheel of a motorcar, which is moving with a velocity of 72 km/h and takes 5 s to stop after the application of brakes, is -


Mass of the motorcar along with the passengers is 800 kg.

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1600 N
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3200 N
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2400 N
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4800 N
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Solution

The correct option is B 3200 N
From, v=u+at,

a=vut=072×5185=4 m/s2

So, magnitude of force applied by the brakes on the wheel of a motorcar,

F=ma=800×4=3200 N

Hence, option (B) is the correct answer.

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