Newton's Second Law of Motion states:
The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.
Mathematically:
F = ma
Where:
* F is the net force (in Newtons)
* m is the mass (in kilograms)
* a is the acceleration (in meters per second squared)
When mass is constant:
* If the net force increases, the acceleration will also increase proportionally.
* If the net force decreases, the acceleration will also decrease proportionally.
In simpler terms:
* More force = More acceleration
* Less force = Less acceleration
Example:
If you push a cart with a small force, it will accelerate slowly. If you push it with a larger force, it will accelerate faster.
This relationship is fundamental to understanding the motion of objects in physics.
