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2.3 Forces and Newton's laws

2.3 Forces and Newton's laws

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Question 4

An autonomous freight pod is undergoing testing on a horizontal, frictionless vacuum track. The pod is propelled by an electromagnetic drive that exerts a constant forward thrust force of 4.850 kN4.850 \text{ kN}4.850 kN.

During a test run, the pod accelerates at a constant rate of 2.65 m/s2.

Calculate the mass of the freight pod.

Give your answer to three significant figures.

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2.3 Forces and Newton's laws Questions

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