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  • Calculating Net Force on a Dragster: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to calculate the net force on the dragster:

    Understanding the Concepts

    * Newton's Second Law of Motion: This law states that the net force acting on an object is equal to its mass times its acceleration: F = m * a

    Calculations

    1. Identify the given values:

    * Mass (m) = 900 kg

    * Acceleration (a) = 32.0 m/s²

    2. Apply Newton's Second Law:

    * F = m * a

    * F = 900 kg * 32.0 m/s²

    * F = 28,800 N (Newtons)

    Answer

    The net force on the dragster is 28,800 Newtons.

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