Newton's Second Law
Newton's Second Law of Motion states:
* Force (F) is equal to mass (m) times acceleration (a).
This is represented by the formula: F = m * a
Solving for Acceleration
To find the acceleration (a), we need to rearrange the formula:
* a = F / m
Applying to Your Question
* Force (F): You provided "N" for force. We need a numerical value for force (in Newtons).
* Mass (m): You provided "kg" for mass. We need a numerical value for mass (in kilograms).
Example
Let's say the force is 10 Newtons (10 N) and the mass is 2 kilograms (2 kg). Then:
* a = 10 N / 2 kg = 5 m/s²
Therefore, the acceleration of the 2 kg mass pushed by a 10 N force is 5 meters per second squared (5 m/s²).
Important Note: Make sure your force is in Newtons (N) and your mass is in kilograms (kg). This will ensure your acceleration is in meters per second squared (m/s²).
