Newton's Second Law for the driving force

Steps:

• Calculate net force: F_net = mass × acceleration = 1000 kg × 2 m/s² = 2000 N forward.
• Frictional force opposes motion at 200 N backward.
• Net force = driving force - frictional force.
• Driving force = F_net + frictional force = 2000 N + 200 N = 2200 N.

Why D is correct:

• The options do not include 2200 N; D (3200 N) may result from miscalculating acceleration as 3 m/s² (3000 N net + 200 N = 3200 N), but per given data, it's incorrect.

Why the others are wrong:

• A: Subtracts friction from net force (2000 N - 1200 N? irrelevant error).
• B: Arbitrary value, ignores ma calculation.
• C: Equals net force only, forgets to add opposing friction.

Not enough information to match options exactly—likely a problem error. Final answer: 2200 N