A 2300 kg truck has put its front bumper against the rear


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Question: A 2300 kg truck has put its front bumper against the rear bumper of a 2400 kg SUV to give it a push. With the engine at full power and good tires on good pavement, the maximum forward force on the truck is 18,000 N.

Part I: What is the maximum possible acceleration the truck can give the SUV?

Part II: At this acceleration, what is the force of the SUV's bumper on the truck's bumper?

I want help to determine the maximum possible acceleration the truck can give the SUV and express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

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