An automobile with a mass of 1232 kg accelerates at a rate of 2 m/s² in the forward direction. What is the net force acting on the automobile? N

Based on Newton's second law:

Force = mass x acceleration

For this problem: we have the mass = 1232 kg and the acceleration = 2 m/s^2

So, just substitute with the givens in the above equation to calculate the force as follows:

Force = 1232 x 2 = 2464 Newtons