Question: A train is pulling four train cars and each car has a mass of 40,000 kg. The train is accelerating at 1.1 m/s^2. What is

A train is pulling four train cars and each car has a mass of 40,000 kg. The train is accelerating at 1.1 m/s^2. What is the force produced by the train's engine car to provide this acceleration? (Ignore all friction)
A. 211000 N
B. 149000 N
C. 201000 N
D. 176,000 N

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