Understanding the Concepts
* Force (F): The push or pull that can cause a change in an object's motion. Measured in Newtons (N).
* Mass (m): The amount of matter in an object. Measured in kilograms (kg).
* Acceleration (a): The rate of change of velocity. Measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).
Newton's Second Law of Motion
Newton's Second Law of Motion states: Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = m * a)
Applying the Information
* Mass (m): 900 kg
* Acceleration (a): 3 m/s²
Calculation
F = m * a
F = 900 kg * 3 m/s²
F = 2700 N
Answer
The force it would take to accelerate a 900-kg car at a rate of 3 m/s² is 2700 Newtons.
