Answer:
Stress = F / A Â Â Â force per unit area
A = 3.00 cm^2 = 3 E-4 Â m^2
F = 2.4E8 N/m^2 * 3E-4 m^2 = 7.2E4 N Â Â max force applied
F/3 = 2.4E4 N  if force not to exceed limit  (= f)
f = M a
a = 2.4 E4 N / 1.2 E3 kg = 20 m / s^2 Â Â Â about 2 g