Understanding the Concepts
* Force (F): Measured in Newtons (N), it's the push or pull on an object.
* Mass (m): Measured in kilograms (kg), it's the amount of matter in an object.
* Acceleration (a): Measured in meters per second squared (m/s²), it's the rate of change of velocity.
Newton's Second Law of Motion
The relationship between force, mass, and acceleration is described by Newton's Second Law:
F = m * a
Solving for Acceleration
1. Rearrange the formula: To find acceleration, we need to isolate 'a':
* a = F / m
2. Plug in the values:
* a = 895 N / 655 kg
3. Calculate:
* a ≈ 1.36 m/s²
Therefore, the acceleration of an object with a mass of 655 kg and a force of 895 N acting on it is approximately 1.36 m/s².