Newton 2nd law, forces and vectors

In summary, a car of mass 1000 kg tows a caravan of mass 600 kg up a 1m vertical incline for every 20m of length with constant frictional forces of 200N and 100N for the car and caravan respectively. The combination has an acceleration of 1.2ms-2 and a driving force of 3020N. The tension in the tow bar is 1120N.
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A car of mass 1000 kg tows a caravan of mass 600kg up a road which rises 1m vertically for every 20m its length.
There are constant frictional forces of 200N and 100N to the motion of the car and caravan respectively.
the combination has an acceleration of 1.2ms-2 with the engine exerting a constant driving force.
Find a. the driving force
b. the tension in the tow bar

i have the sol'n for part a
no clue for part b
will post my progress below
 
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part a
using g as 10

f = ma
(1000 + 600)(1.2)
1920NF component paralled to plane inclined
(1600)(10) Sin∅
(1600)(10)(1/20)
=800N

driving force
1920+800+200+100
=3020N
......

part b
1920 - 800
1120N

lol
oops
 
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The force of the tow bar pulls the caravan. Find the resultant of all forces exerted on the caravan. You know its acceleration.

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1. What is Newton's 2nd law?

Newton's 2nd law states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. This law is expressed as F = ma, where F is the net force, m is the mass, and a is the acceleration.

2. How is force defined?

Force is a physical quantity that is used to describe the interaction between objects or bodies. It is defined as the product of an object's mass and its acceleration, and is measured in units of Newtons (N).

3. What is the difference between weight and mass?

Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight is a measure of the force of gravity on an object. Mass is constant, while weight can change depending on the strength of gravity in a particular location.

4. What are some examples of forces?

Some examples of forces include gravity, friction, tension, and normal force. These forces can act on objects to cause them to move, accelerate, or deform.

5. How are vectors used in relation to Newton's 2nd law?

Vectors are used to represent forces in relation to Newton's 2nd law. They have both magnitude and direction, and can be added or subtracted to determine the net force acting on an object. The direction of the net force determines the direction of the object's acceleration.

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