Understanding the Concepts

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

* F = m * a

* F = Force (Newtons, N)

* m = Mass (kilograms, kg)

* a = Acceleration (meters per second squared, m/s²)

Calculation

1. Rearrange the equation to solve for acceleration (a):

* a = F / m

2. Plug in the values:

* a = 450 N / 30 kg

3. Calculate the acceleration:

* a = 15 m/s²

Answer: An acceleration of 15 m/s² will result when a force of 450 N acts on a 30 kg object.