A Model Car Is Propelled by a Cylinder of Carbon

question 56

Multiple Choice

A model car is propelled by a cylinder of carbon dioxide gas.The cylinder emits gas at a rate of 5.00 g/s with an exit speed of 80.0 m/s.The car has a mass of 455 g,including the CO₂ cylinder.Starting from rest,what is the car's initial acceleration?

• A)0.879 m/s²
• B)40.0 m/s²
• C)36.4 m/s²
• D)7.28 m/s²
• E)1.38 m/s²

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