The equation that is used to solve second law problems is [tex]F = ma[/tex].
(A) What does each variable mean?
- [tex]F[/tex] = Force
- [tex]m[/tex] = Mass
- [tex]a[/tex] = Acceleration
(B) What unit of measurement must be used with each variable?
- [tex]F[/tex] = Newtons (N)
- [tex]m[/tex] = Kilograms (kg)
- [tex]a[/tex] = Meters per second squared ([tex]m/s^2[/tex])
Answer (2)
F= Force M=Mass A= acceleration F=N Mass= in grams or kilo grams (mostly kg) A= m/s
The equation F = ma describes the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration, where F is the force in Newtons (N), m is the mass in kilograms (kg), and a is the acceleration in meters per second squared ( m / s 2 ). The units must be used correctly to ensure the accuracy of calculations in physics. For instance, if a 2 kg mass accelerates at 3 m / s 2 , the force is 6 N.
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