What is the maximum acceleration of this car on a concrete surface?

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To determine the maximum acceleration of a 1500 kg car on a concrete surface, two-thirds of its weight, approximately 1000 kg, is on the drive wheels. The next step requires calculating the force of friction, which is essential for finding acceleration. However, the coefficient of static friction between the tires and concrete is unknown, making it impossible to solve the problem without this information. It's suggested to check other parts of the text for the coefficient of friction. Without this coefficient, the maximum acceleration cannot be accurately calculated.
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Two-thirds of the weight of a 1500 kg car rests on the drive wheels. What is the maximum acceleration of this car on a concrete surface?

(2/3) * 1500kg =1000kg
but I need the force so I can find the acceleration. What do I do next?
 
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The force would be provided by friction. What's the coefficient of static friction between the tires and the concrete?
 
I don't know the coefficient of friction. The question and all the information given is:
Two-thirds of the weight of a 1500 kg car rests on the drive wheels. What is the maximum acceleration of this car on a concrete surface
 
Without the coefficient of friction (or a guess at it) you cannot solve the problem. Look to see if it's given in another part of your text.
 
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