Understanding the Concepts

* Force (F): A push or pull that can change an object's motion. 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

* This means force is directly proportional to mass and acceleration.

Calculating Acceleration

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

* a = F / m

2. Plug in the values:

* a = 6 N / 8 kg

3. Calculate:

* a = 0.75 m/s²

Answer: The acceleration of the 8 kg object is 0.75 m/s².