Understanding the Concepts

* Force (F): A push or pull that can cause a change in an object's motion. Measured in Newtons (N).

* Mass (m): The amount of matter in an object. Measured in kilograms (kg).

* Acceleration (a): The rate of change of velocity. Measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

Newton's Second Law of Motion

Newton's Second Law of Motion states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. The formula is:

* F = m * a

Solving the Problem

1. Identify the knowns:

* Net force (F) = 12 N

* Mass (m) = 6 kg

2. Rearrange the formula to solve for acceleration (a):

* a = F / m

3. Plug in the values and calculate:

* a = 12 N / 6 kg

* a = 2 m/s²

Answer:

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