Questions: Two men are pushing a car with a force of 17 pounds. If the car weighs 2650 pounds, what is the total force being applied to the car? Round your answer to four decimals.
Transcript text: Two men are pushing a car with a force of 17 pounds. If the car weighs 2650 pounds, what is the total force being applied to the car? Round your answer to four decimals.
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Understanding the Problem
The problem states that two men are pushing a car with a force of 17 pounds each. The car itself weighs 2650 pounds. We need to determine the total force being applied to the car by the two men.
Step 2: Calculate the Total Force Applied by the Men
Since each man is applying a force of 17 pounds, the total force applied by both men is:
\[
\text{Total force by men} = 2 \times 17 = 34 \text{ pounds}
\]
Step 3: Consider the Weight of the Car
The weight of the car (2650 pounds) is not directly relevant to the calculation of the force being applied by the men. The problem only asks for the total force applied by the men, not the net force on the car.
Final Answer
The total force being applied to the car by the two men is \(\boxed{34 \text{ pounds}}\).