A freight train has a mass of 15000 kg. If the locomotive can exert a constant pull of 6000 N, how long does it take to increase the speed of the train from rest to 20 m/s? а. 150s b. 100s с. 50s d. 300s

A freight train has a mass of 15000 kg. If the locomotive can exert a constant pull of 6000 N, how long does it take to increase the speed of the train from rest to 20 m/s? а. 150s b. 100s с. 50s d. 300s

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Chapter4: Dynamics: Force And Newton's Laws Of Motion

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