Newton's Second Law of Motion
Newton's Second Law states: Force (F) equals mass (m) multiplied by acceleration (a).
* F = m * a
Applying the Information
* m = 250 kg (mass of the trailer)
* a = 4 m/s² (acceleration of the trailer)
Calculation
* F = 250 kg * 4 m/s²
* F = 1000 Newtons (N)
Answer
The net force required to accelerate the trailer is 1000 Newtons.