Understanding the Concepts
* Newton's Second Law of Motion: This law states that the force acting on an object is equal to its mass times its acceleration (F = ma).
Applying the Formula
1. Mass (m): 1700 kg
2. Acceleration (a): 3 m/s²
3. Force (F): F = ma = (1700 kg) * (3 m/s²) = 5100 N
Answer: The magnitude of the force pushing the automobile is 5100 Newtons (N).
