Newton's Second Law:
* Force (F) = Mass (m) x Acceleration (a)
Given:
* Mass (m) = 3000 kg
* Acceleration (a) = 2 m/s²
Calculation:
* F = 3000 kg * 2 m/s²
* F = 6000 N (Newtons)
Answer: A net force of 6000 Newtons is required to accelerate the car at a rate of 2 meters per second squared.