To calculate the force the engine needs to produce in order to accelerate the car, we can use Newton's second law of motion, which states:
Where:
F = force
M = mass of the car (800 kg)
A = acceleration rate (12 m/s)
1. Substituting the given values into the formula:
F = 800 kg x 12 m/2 (to the second power)
2. Calculate the force:
F = 9600N
Therefore, the engine of Benji's Mazda Miata will need to produce a force of 9600 Newtons in order to accelerate the car at a rate of 12 m/s. (to the second power)
