Calculate acceleration using Newton's second law: a = F / m.
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Overview
Newton's Second Law states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.
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Pro Tips
Force is measured in Newtons (N), where 1N = 1 kg·m/s².
If multiple forces are acting, use the net (resultant) force.
Doubling the force doubles the acceleration, while doubling the mass halves it.
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Fun Facts
"Sir Isaac Newton published this fundamental law in 1687 in his work 'Principia'."
"This law explains why it takes more effort to push a heavy car than a light bicycle."
"In a vacuum, a feather and a hammer accelerate at the same rate because the ratio of force (gravity) to mass is constant."
