Question

what is the acceleration of a car with the mass of 1,980 kg if it experiences a net horizontal force of 1,000 n?
a 1.98 m/s²
b 1,980,000m/s²
c 0.505 m/s²
d 9.81 m/s²

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Newton's second - law formula

Newton's second law is $F = ma$, where $F$ is the net force, $m$ is the mass, and $a$ is the acceleration. We need to solve for $a$, so we can rewrite the formula as $a=\frac{F}{m}$.

Step2: Substitute given values

Given $F = 1000\ N$ and $m = 1980\ kg$. Substitute these values into the formula: $a=\frac{1000}{1980}\ m/s^{2}\approx0.505\ m/s^{2}$.

Answer:

C. $0.505\ m/s^{2}$