Understanding the Concepts

* Force (F): The push or pull acting 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 = m * a

Solving for Acceleration

1. Rearrange the formula: a = F / m

2. Plug in the values: a = 500 N / 50 kg

3. Calculate: a = 10 m/s²

Therefore, the acceleration of the 50 kg object is 10 m/s².