calculate the drag force experienced by a lorry with motive power of 288KW moving at a constant speed of 31 m/s

Question

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Answer 1

P = power = 288,000 w

 

F = force (in this case, drag)

 

v = velocity = 31 m/s

 

P = Fv => F = P / v = 288,000 w / (31 m/s) = 9290 N