Here's why:
* Newton's Second Law of Motion: This law states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. The equation is:
F = m * a
Where:
* F = Force (in Newtons)
* m = Mass (in kilograms)
* a = Acceleration (in meters per second squared)
To find acceleration, you would rearrange the equation:
a = F / m
Example:
If a force of 50 Newtons is applied to an object with a mass of 10 kilograms, the acceleration would be:
a = 50 N / 10 kg = 5 m/s²