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A car has a mass of 900 kg. It accelerates from rest at a rate of 1.2 m/s^2.

a) Calculate the time taken to reach a velocity of 30m/s.

b) Calculate the force required to accelerate the car at a rate of 1.2 m/s^2

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This solution shows step-by-step calculations to determine the time taken to reach a velocity of 30m/s and the force required to accelerate the car to a specific rate.

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In typical notation,

Acceleration, a = 1.2 m/s^2.

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