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Newton's Second Law Formula

The rate of change of momentum of a body is proportional to the resultant force acting on the body and is in the same direction.

Formula

F = ma

Discipline: Mechanics. Result unit: N.

Variables and units

  • F — Force (N): Applied force
  • m — Mass (kg): Mass of the object
  • a — Acceleration (m/s²): Acceleration of the object