Understanding the Concepts

* Force: The push or pull on an object (measured in Newtons, N).

* Mass: The amount of matter in an object (measured in kilograms, kg).

* Acceleration: 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:

* Force (F) = Mass (m) x Acceleration (a)

Solving for Acceleration

1. Rearrange the formula: To find acceleration, we need to isolate it:

* a = F / m

2. Plug in the values:

* a = 2400 N / 80 kg

3. Calculate:

* a = 30 m/s²

Answer: The acceleration of the human cannonball is 30 m/s².