Answer
$$0.25 \frac{m}{s^{2}}$$
Work Step by Step
Calculate the acceleration from the net force.
$$a = F/m = (500 N)/(2000 kg) = 0.25 N/kg = 0.25 \frac{m}{s^{2}}$$
This is discussed on pages 63-64.
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