Newton's Second Law
Newton's Second Law of Motion states that the force (F) acting on an object is equal to its mass (m) multiplied by its acceleration (a):
F = m * a
Solving for Mass
1. Identify the knowns:
* Force (F) = 200 Newtons
* Acceleration (a) = 2.5 m/s²
2. Rearrange the formula to solve for mass (m):
* m = F / a
3. Substitute the known values:
* m = 200 N / 2.5 m/s²
4. Calculate the mass:
* m = 80 kg
Answer: The mass of the partner is 80 kilograms.
