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A car has a mass of 1200 kg and accelerates at a rate of 3 m/s². Calculate the force acting on the car.
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What a good answer should say
- The force acting on the car is 3600 N.
Explanation
Why this works
This question tests the application of Newton's second law of motion, F = ma. By substituting the given mass and acceleration into the formula, we can find the force.
The strong answer demonstrates understanding of how to apply the formula correctly.
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