Newton's Second Law tells us how force, mass, and acceleration are connected.

It can be summed up with this simple formula:

F = m × a

Here’s what each letter means:

• F is the net force acting on the object (measured in Newtons, or N)
• m is the mass of the object (measured in kilograms, or kg)
• a is the acceleration the object experiences (measured in meters per second squared, or m/s²)

Important Ideas to Remember:

• Direct Relationship: If you increase the force while keeping the mass the same, the acceleration will also increase.

• Inverse Relationship with Mass: If you keep the force constant and make the mass bigger, the acceleration will get smaller.

Example to Understand This Better:

Imagine you are pushing a small box that weighs 2 kilograms with a force of 10 Newtons.

To find out how fast the box accelerates, you can use the formula like this:

a = F ÷ m
a = 10 N ÷ 2 kg
a = 5 m/s²

So, with a force of 10 N, the 2 kg box accelerates at 5 meters per second squared!