A car of mass m, initially at rest at time
t = 0, is driven to the right as shown along a
straight, horizontal road with the engine caus-
ing a constant force F to be applied. While
moving, the car encounters a resistance force
equal to −kv, where v is the velocity of the
car and k is a positive constant.
Determine the horizontal acceleration of
the car.
Derive the equation expressing the velocity of
the car as a function of time t.
t = 0, is driven to the right as shown along a
straight, horizontal road with the engine caus-
ing a constant force F to be applied. While
moving, the car encounters a resistance force
equal to −kv, where v is the velocity of the
car and k is a positive constant.
Determine the horizontal acceleration of
the car.
Derive the equation expressing the velocity of
the car as a function of time t.