Understanding the Concepts

* Force (F): The push or pull on an object. Measured in Newtons (N).

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

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

Solving for Mass

1. Rearrange the formula: To find mass (m), we need to isolate it:

m = F / a

2. Plug in the values:

m = 10 N / 9.8 m/s²

3. Calculate:

m ≈ 1.02 kg

Therefore, the mass of the watermelon is approximately 1.02 kilograms.