Newton's Second Law of Motion

Newton's Second Law of Motion states: Force (F) equals mass (m) times acceleration (a).

* F = m * a

Solving for Acceleration

1. Rearrange the formula: To find acceleration, divide both sides of the equation by mass:

* a = F / m

2. Plug in the values:

* a = 2580 N / 654 kg

3. Calculate:

* a ≈ 3.95 m/s²

Answer: The car must accelerate at approximately 3.95 meters per second squared.