Newton's Second Law

Front

What is Newton's Second Law of Motion?

Back

The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. This can be expressed with the formula F = ma.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What does the term 'force' mean in physics?

Back

A force is a push or pull on an object that can cause it to accelerate.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is the formula to calculate force?

Back

Force (F) = mass (m) × acceleration (a)

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2