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  • Calculating Acceleration: Newton's Second Law (F=ma)
    The equation for calculating acceleration is given by Newton's Second Law of Motion:

    a = F / m

    where:

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

    * F is the net force acting on the object (in Newtons, N)

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

    Explanation:

    This equation states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. This means:

    * Greater force: A larger net force will result in a larger acceleration.

    * Smaller mass: A smaller mass will result in a larger acceleration for the same force.

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