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  • Calculating Car Acceleration: Force, Mass & Newton's Second Law
    Here's how to calculate the acceleration of the car:

    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.

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