Question

the engine in a 866kg car can supply a force of 2598n. what is the resulting acceleration?
answer

what is the units for your answer?
select one:
a. n
b. m/s²
c. kg

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Newton's Second Law

Newton's second law is \( F = ma \), where \( F \) is force, \( m \) is mass, and \( a \) is acceleration. We need to solve for \( a \), so rearrange the formula to \( a=\frac{F}{m} \).

Step2: Identify given values

The mass \( m = 866\,\text{kg} \) and the force \( F = 2598\,\text{N} \).

Step3: Calculate acceleration

Substitute the values into the formula: \( a=\frac{2598}{866} \). Calculate the division: \( \frac{2598}{866}=3 \).

Answer:

The resulting acceleration is \( 3\,\text{m/s}^2 \).