An airplane with a total mass of 850 kg has an engine malfunction, causing it to provide a constant horizontal force of 4000 N. The pilot, who has a mass
of 80 kg, decides to eject from the airplane. With the reduced total mass,
what is the new approximate acceleration of the airplane?
A. 3.1 m/s2
B. 5.2 m/s2
C. 2.8 m/s2
D. 3.7 m/s2