1. A basket ball is left in the bed of a pick-up truck. Describe what happens to the ball when the truck accelerates forward. What happens to the ball if the truck stops abruptly? 2. If a car is traveling with a constant velocity of 20 m/s west, what is the net force acting on the car? Explain your reasoning.

1. A basket ball is left in the bed of a pick-up truck. Describe what happens to the ball when the truck accelerates forward. What happens to the ball if the truck stops abruptly? 2. If a car is traveling with a constant velocity of 20 m/s west, what is the net force acting on the car? Explain your reasoning.

College Physics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285737027

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter4: The Laws Of Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 84AP: In Figure P1.84, the pulleys and the cord are light, all surfaces are frictionless, and the cord...

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