A net force of 450 N applied to a car results in the car accelerating at 0.360 m/s². What is the mass of the car? A) 162 kg B) 625 kg C) 12300 kg D) 1250 kg E) 1590 kg

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We can use the formula:
F=ma
where F is the net force, m is the mass and a is the acceleration.

Rearranging the formula to solve for mass, we get:
m=F/a

Substituting the given values, we get:
m=450 N / 0.360 m/s^2
m=1250 kg

Therefore, the mass of the car is 1250 kg, which is option D.

A Net Force of 450 N Applied to a Car