Question

Using the picture below and neglecting the mass of the wheels of the 2.5 [Mg] four wheel drive SUV, determine the speed of the truck in 22 [s] starting from rest and the tension developed in the coupling between the SUV and the trailer. The SUV is towing the 1.5 [Mg] trailer, and the traction force developed at the wheels is F_D= 9 [kN].

Select one:

a. v = 29.5 [m/s], T = 6380 [N]

b. v = 49.5 [m/s], T = 3380 [N]

c. v = 58.2 5 [m/s], T = 3680 [N]

d. None of the answers given

e. v = 19.5 [m/s], T = 6380 [N]

Answer 1