Understanding the Concepts
* Force (F): The push or pull on an object. Measured in Newtons (N).
* Mass (m): The amount of matter in an object. Measured in kilograms (kg).
* Acceleration (a): The rate of change of velocity. Measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).
Newton's Second Law of Motion
Newton's Second Law of Motion states:
* F = ma (Force equals mass times acceleration)
Solving for Acceleration
1. Rearrange the formula: To find acceleration (a), we can rewrite the formula as:
* a = F / m
2. Plug in the values:
* a = 10000 N / 2000 kg
3. Calculate:
* a = 5 m/s²
Therefore, the acceleration of the truck is 5 m/s². This means that the truck's velocity is decreasing by 5 meters per second every second.
