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 in an object's velocity (measured in meters per second squared, m/s²).

Newton's Second Law of Motion

Newton's Second Law of Motion states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. The formula is:

* F = m * a

Solving for Acceleration

1. Rearrange the formula to solve for acceleration:

* a = F / m

2. Plug in the values:

* a = 6 N / 24 kg

3. Calculate the acceleration:

* a = 0.25 m/s²

Answer: The acceleration of the 24 kg mass is 0.25 m/s².