Understanding the Concepts
* Force: A push or pull that can cause a change in motion. Measured in Newtons (N).
* Mass: The amount of matter in an object. Measured in kilograms (kg).
* Acceleration: The rate of change of velocity. Measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).
Newton's Second Law of Motion
The relationship between force, mass, and acceleration is described by Newton's Second Law of Motion:
* Force (F) = Mass (m) x Acceleration (a)
Solving the Problem
1. Identify the given values:
* Force (F) = 200 N
* Mass (m) = 2000 kg
2. Rearrange the formula to solve for acceleration:
* Acceleration (a) = Force (F) / Mass (m)
3. Plug in the values and calculate:
* a = 200 N / 2000 kg
* a = 0.1 m/s²
Answer: The resulting acceleration is 0.1 m/s².