Understanding the Concepts

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

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

* Acceleration (a): The rate at which an object's velocity changes. Measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

Newton's Second Law of Motion

Newton's Second Law of Motion states:

* Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = ma)

Calculation

1. Identify the known values:

* Force (F) = 10 N

* Mass (m) = 2 kg

2. Rearrange the formula to solve for acceleration:

* Acceleration (a) = Force (F) / Mass (m)

3. Substitute the values and calculate:

* a = 10 N / 2 kg

* a = 5 m/s²

Answer: The acceleration of the 2 kg object is 5 m/s².