A (2200 mathrm{~kg}) truck has put its front bumper against the rear bumper of a (2400 mathrm{~kg})

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A \(2200 \mathrm{~kg}\) truck has put its front bumper against the rear bumper of a \(2400 \mathrm{~kg}\) SUV to give it a push. With the engine at full power and good tires on good pavement, the maximum forward force on the truck is \(18,000 \mathrm{~N}\).

a. What is the maximum possible acceleration the truck can give the SUV?

b. At this acceleration, what is the force of the SUV's bumper on the truck's bumper?

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College Physics A Strategic Approach

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Authors: Randall D. Knight, Brian Jones, Stuart Field

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