Understanding the Concepts

* Force (F): The push or pull that can change an object's motion.

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

* Acceleration (a): The rate of change of velocity.

* Newton's Second Law of Motion: F = m * a

Calculations

1. Find the acceleration:

* Initial velocity (vi) = 0 m/s (at rest)

* Final velocity (vf) = 6 m/s

* Time (t) = 1 s

* Acceleration (a) = (vf - vi) / t = (6 m/s - 0 m/s) / 1 s = 6 m/s²

2. Calculate the force:

* Mass (m) = 2 kg

* Acceleration (a) = 6 m/s²

* Force (F) = m * a = 2 kg * 6 m/s² = 12 N (Newtons)

Answer: You need a force of 12 Newtons to accelerate the 2 kg physics book from rest to 6 meters per second in one second.