Force (F) = Mass (m) x Acceleration (a)
Where:
* Force (F) is measured in Newtons (N)
* Mass (m) is measured in kilograms (kg)
* Acceleration (a) is measured in meters per second squared (m/s²)
Explanation:
* Force is a push or pull that can cause an object to change its motion.
* Mass is the amount of matter an object contains.
* Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time.
This formula is known as Newton's Second Law of Motion. It tells us that the force acting on an object is directly proportional to its mass and acceleration.
Example:
If a 10 kg object accelerates at 2 m/s², the force acting on it is:
F = 10 kg x 2 m/s² = 20 N