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A car accelerates at a rate of 8.8m/s² with a force from the tires of 19,976N. What is the mass of the car?

A.1800kg
B.2270kg
C.1360kg
D2140kg

User Sebus
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Answer:

B. 2270 kg

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that :

  • Force = Mass x Acceleration

We are given :

  1. Force = 19,976 N
  2. Acceleration = 8.8 m/s²

Finding mass

  • 19,976 = 8.8 x mass
  • mass = 19,976/8.8
  • mass = 2270 kg
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