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 = m * a)

Solving the Problem

1. Identify the knowns:

* Force (F) = 8 N

* Mass (m) = 4 kg

2. Rearrange the formula to solve for acceleration:

* a = F / m

3. Plug in the values:

* a = 8 N / 4 kg

4. Calculate:

* a = 2 m/s²

Answer: The resulting acceleration is 2 m/s².