Understanding the Concepts

* Newton's Second Law of Motion: This law states that the force acting on an object is equal to its mass multiplied by its acceleration (F = ma).

Calculations

1. Identify the given values:

* Mass (m) = 9760 kg

* Acceleration (a) = 4.7 m/s²

2. Apply Newton's Second Law:

* Force (F) = mass (m) * acceleration (a)

* F = 9760 kg * 4.7 m/s²

* F = 45952 N (Newtons)

Answer: You would need a force of 45,952 Newtons to accelerate a 9760 kg airplane at a rate of 4.7 m/s².