NEWTON'S 2ND LAW
MORE FORCE · MORE MASS · F = ma
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1. Newton's 2nd Law
F = m a
a = F / m =
1 N = 1 kg × 1 m s⁻²
acceleration is in the direction of the force
2. Three Trials
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F
m
a
1
10 N
2 kg
5 m/s²
2
20 N
2 kg
10 m/s²
3
20 N
4 kg
5 m/s²
3. Remember
Force double → acceleration double
Mass double → acceleration half
MATRIC PHYSICS · DYNAMICS · PUNJAB BOARDS
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