determine the net force required to accelerate a 540 kg ultra light car from 0 to 27m/s in 10 sec.

Given,
            m = 540 kg
            u = 0
            v = 27 m/s
            t = 10 sec   
We know,
                   v = u + at
                 27 = 0 + a * 10
                 27 = 10a
                 27/10 = a
                  a = 2.7 m/s2  
Now,
          F = m * a
          F = 540 * 2.7
          F = 1458 N
Therefore, the net force required to accelerate a 540 kg ultra light car from 0 to 27 m/s in 10 sec is 1458 N.

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