The net force on a vehicle that is accelerating at a rate of 1.5 m/s2 is 1,400 newtons. What is the mass of the vehicle to the nearest kilogram?
To find the mass of the vehicle, we can use Newton's second law of motion, which states:
F = ma
Where:
F = net force (1,400 N)
m = mass
a = acceleration (1.5 m/s^2)
Plugging in the values:
1,400 = m * 1.5
Solving for mass:
m = 1,400 / 1.5
m = 933.33 kg
Rounded to the nearest kilogram, the mass of the vehicle is approximately 933 kg.