A Tractor of Mass M₁ = 2,000 Kg Is Pulling

question 75

Multiple Choice

A tractor of mass M₁ = 2,000 kg is pulling a trailer of mass M₂ = 5,000 kg.If the tractor-trailer is accelerated at 2.0 m/s²,then the force the tractor applies to the road is

• A) 14,000 N.
• B) 12,000 N.
• C) 10,000 N.
• D) 8,000 N.
• E) 6,000 N.

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