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How much force is needed to accelerate a 1000Kg car at a rate of 3m/s2?

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F=force
M=mass
A=acceleration
F= M×A
F=1000×3
f=3000 kgm/s2
force required to accelerate car .
User Jark Monster
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According to Newton (2nd law), Force = (mass) x (acceleration)

Substitute what we know : Force = (1,000 kg) x (3 m/s²)

Do the arithmetic: Force = 3,000 kg-m/s² = 3,000 newtons

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