A tow truck exerts a force of 2000 N on a car, causing it to accelerate at $3 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s }$ . What is the mass of the car?
A) 35 kg
B) 450 kg
C) 667 kg
D) 1459 kg

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The mass of the car can be calculated using Newton's second law of motion, $F = ma$, where $F$ is the force applied, $m$ is the mass of the object, and $a$ is the acceleration. Rearranging the formula to solve for mass gives $m = \frac{F}{a}$. Substituting the given values, $m = \frac{2000 \, \text{N}}{3 \, \text{m/s}^2} = 667 \, \text{kg}$.

A Tow Truck Exerts a Force of 2000 N on a Car