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  • Calculate Acceleration: Using Newton's Second Law (F=ma)
    You're on the right track! To find the acceleration of an object, you'll use Newton's second law of motion:

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

    To solve for acceleration, rearrange the formula:

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

    Here's how to apply it:

    1. Identify the force (F): You've stated the force is "N" Newtons.

    2. Identify the mass (m): You've stated the mass is "kg" kilograms.

    3. Plug the values into the formula: a = N / kg

    Example:

    If the force is 10 Newtons (N) and the mass is 2 kilograms (kg), then the acceleration would be:

    a = 10 N / 2 kg = 5 m/s²

    Therefore, the acceleration of the object is 5 meters per second squared (m/s²)

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