Newton's Second Law of Motion

Newton's Second Law of Motion states: *Force equals mass times acceleration*

* F = m * a

Where:

* F is the force (in Newtons, N)

* m is the mass (in kilograms, kg)

* a is the acceleration (in meters per second squared, m/s²)

Solving for Acceleration

1. Rearrange the formula: a = F / m

2. Plug in the values: a = 12 N / 3 kg

3. Calculate: a = 4 m/s²

Answer: The acceleration produced by a force of 12 Newtons exerted on an object with a mass of 3 kg is 4 meters per second squared (m/s²).