Newton's Second Law of Motion

Newton's Second Law of Motion states: *Force equals mass times acceleration*

* F = m * a

Where:

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

* m is the mass (in kilograms, kg)

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

Solving for Acceleration

We can rearrange the formula to solve for acceleration:

* a = F / m

Applying the Values

* F = 12 N

* m = 6 kg

Calculation

* a = 12 N / 6 kg = 2 m/s²

Answer

An acceleration of 2 m/s² will result when a 12 N net force is applied to a 6 kg object.