Activity 8. Applying Newton's Second Law of Motion
Newton's second law of motion, or the Law of Acceleration, can be summarized by the equation: F = ma
Where:
a is the acceleration of the object in m/s^2
F is the net external force in newtons (N)
m is the mass of the object in kilograms (kg)
Directions: Apply this formula in solving the following problems. Show your complete solution.
1. A 5 kg object is pushed along a frictionless floor with a force of 3 N. What is the acceleration of the object?
2. How much force is needed to cause a 2 kilogram object with an acceleration of 6 m/s^2?
3. What is the mass of an object accelerated at 4 m/s^2 by a force of 20 N?
