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  • Newton's Second Law of Motion: Force, Mass & Acceleration Explained
    The law you're referring to is Newton's Second Law of Motion.

    Here's how it's stated:

    The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.

    This can be represented mathematically as:

    F = ma

    where:

    * F is the net force applied to the object (in Newtons)

    * m is the mass of the object (in kilograms)

    * a is the acceleration of the object (in meters per second squared)

    Key points:

    * Direct proportionality: If the net force increases, the acceleration will increase proportionally.

    * Inverse proportionality: If the mass of the object increases, the acceleration will decrease proportionally.

    This law is a fundamental concept in physics and explains how forces affect the motion of objects. It has numerous applications in various fields, including engineering, aerospace, and everyday life.

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