I need help understanding how to solve this problem F=ma if:
how much force is needed to acceleratea 1000-kg car at a rate of 3m/s-squared
I don't understand the steps involved. Thanks for your help.

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Originally Posted by yoopergrannie121303

I need help understanding how to solve this problem F=ma if:
how much force is needed to acceleratea 1000-kg car at a rate of 3m/s-squared
I don't understand the steps involved. Thanks for your help.

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I find it helps if I can "see" the event.

Here's a link that may help you visualize:

The Physics Classroom

hey, the equation given is very simple: the mass of the car is given which is 1000kg and the acceleration of the car is also given which is 3metre per second squared...

so just multiply those two... F=ma =1000x3=3000N .

The answer would be in Newtons.