The second law of motion is often referred to as Newton's Law of Acceleration.

Here's why:

* Newton's Second Law is the formal name for the law, but it's not as descriptive.

* Law of Acceleration accurately reflects the core concept of the law, which states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.

So, while both are correct, "Newton's Law of Acceleration" provides a more intuitive understanding of the law's meaning.