Answer:
1257.5 N
Explanation:
f = Friction force = 400 N
F = Force on the motorcycle
m = Mass of the motorcycle with rider = 245 kg
a = Acceleration = 3.5 m/s²
The net force is given by
[tex]F_n=F-f\\\Rightarrow ma=F-f\\\Rightarrow F=ma+f\\\Rightarrow F=245\times 3.5+400\\\Rightarrow F=1257.5\ N[/tex]
The magnitude of the force that motorcycle exerts backward on the ground to produce its acceleration is 1257.5 N