What net force gives a 1200 kg car an acceleration of 2 m/s^2?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 2400 N, from F = 1200 x 2
- Step 1: Newton's second law: F = ma. Step 2. F = 1200 x 2 = 2400 N. Answer: 2400 N. Why not the others: Dividing or adding the numbers does not follow F = ma.
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