What Is the Horsepower Needed to Change the Speed of a 1600-Kg

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is the horsepower needed to change the speed of a 1600-kg sport utility vehicle from 15.0 m/s to 40.0 m/s in 4.00 seconds?

• A) 369 hp
• B) 36.9 hp
• C) 18.8 hp
• D) 188 hp
• E) 275 hp

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