Question: A railroad car moves under a grain elevator at a constant speed of 3.20m/s. Grain drops into the car at the rate of 540 kg/min.

A railroad car moves under a grain elevator at a constant speed of 3.20m/s. Grain drops into the car at the rate of 540 kg/min. What is the magnitude of the force needed to keep the car moving at constant speed if friction is negligible?

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