Understanding the Concepts
* Newton's Second Law of Motion: This law states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. The equation is:
* F = m * a
* Where:
* F = Force (in Newtons, N)
* m = Mass (in kilograms, kg)
* a = Acceleration (in meters per second squared, m/s²)
Solving for Acceleration
1. Rearrange the equation: We need to solve for acceleration (a), so rearrange the equation:
* a = F / m
2. Plug in the values:
* a = 11250 N / 1300 kg
3. Calculate the acceleration:
* a = 8.65 m/s² (approximately)
Answer: The car will accelerate at approximately 8.65 meters per second squared.