To determine the normal force on a car with a mass of 1200 kg, we will follow these steps:
1. Identify the given values:
- Mass of the car, [tex]\( m \)[/tex]: 1200 kg
- Gravitational force, [tex]\( g \)[/tex]: 9.81 m/s²
2. Understand the concept:
The normal force [tex]\( F \)[/tex] on an object resting on a flat surface is equal to the force exerted by the surface to support the weight of the object. This force is calculated as the product of the mass of the object and the acceleration due to gravity.
3. Use the formula:
The formula to calculate the normal force [tex]\( F \)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[
F = m \times g
\][/tex]
4. Substitute the given values into the formula:
[tex]\[
F = 1200 \, \text{kg} \times 9.81 \, \text{m/s}^2
\][/tex]
5. Calculate the result:
[tex]\[
F = 11772 \, \text{N}
\][/tex]
Therefore, the normal force [tex]\( F \)[/tex] on the car is 11772 Newtons.
