Newton's Second Law
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. The equation is:
* F = m * a
Where:
* F is the net force (in Newtons, N)
* m is the mass (in kilograms, kg)
* a is the acceleration (in meters per second squared, m/s²)
Solving for Acceleration
To find the acceleration, we need to rearrange the equation:
* a = F / m
Applying the Values
1. Force (F): 25 N
2. Mass (m): 100 kg
Calculation
* a = 25 N / 100 kg
* a = 0.25 m/s²
Answer: The acceleration of the object is 0.25 m/s².
