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  • Calculating Acceleration: Force, Mass & Newton's Second Law
    Here's how to calculate the acceleration:

    Understanding the Concepts

    * Newton's Second Law of Motion: This law states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. Mathematically, it's represented as:

    * F = ma

    * F = Force (in Newtons)

    * m = Mass (in kilograms)

    * a = Acceleration (in meters per second squared)

    Calculation

    1. Identify the given values:

    * Force (F) = 450 N

    * Mass (m) = 1 kg

    2. Rearrange the formula to solve for acceleration (a):

    * a = F / m

    3. Substitute the values and solve:

    * a = 450 N / 1 kg

    * a = 450 m/s²

    Answer: An acceleration of 450 m/s² will result when a force of 450 N acts on a 1 kg object.

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