8.6A - 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 the formula:
F = ma
Where:
F = net force = 1400 N
m = mass
a = acceleration = 1.5 m/s^2
Now we can rearrange the formula to solve for mass:
m = F/a
m = 1400 N / 1.5 m/s^2
m = 933.33 kg
Rounded to the nearest kilogram, the mass of the vehicle is approximately 933 kg.