You can determine the acceleration of an object using Newton's second law of motion:

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

To find the acceleration, rearrange the formula:

Acceleration (a) = Force (F) / Mass (m)

Here's how to apply it:

1. Identify the force acting on the object. This force should be in Newtons (N).

2. Identify the mass of the object. This should be in kilograms (kg).

3. Divide the force by the mass. This will give you the acceleration in meters per second squared (m/s²).

Example:

Let's say a force of 20 Newtons is applied to a 5 kg object.

* Force (F) = 20 N

* Mass (m) = 5 kg

Acceleration (a) = 20 N / 5 kg = 4 m/s²

Therefore, the object will accelerate at 4 meters per second squared.