<span>Let F represent the maximum thrust produced by the car's motor. Thus, F = ma = 1300 x 3.0 = 3900 N. After adding the load, F stays the same, leading to the equation F = 1700a, which results in a = F/1700 = 3900/1700 = 2.3 m/s².</span>
The resulting motion can be determined using the Pythagorean theorem, as the two components (north and east) are at right angles. To find the direction, trigonometry is applied, yielding Ф=arctan(3.8/12)=17.57° north of east.
