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The net force of a vehicle that is accelerating at a rate of 1.5 m/s2 is 1,800 newtons. What is the mass of the vehicle to the nearest kilogram?

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Answer:

1.2kg or 1200kg

Step-by-step explanation:

F = ma

net force = 1,800

m = ??

a = 1.5m/s^2

m = F/a = 1,800/1.5 or 1,800 x 10/1.5 x 10

= 18,000/15 = 1,200kg or 1.2kg

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