F=ma

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What does F=ma represent?

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F=ma is Newton's second law of motion, which states that the force (F) acting on an object is equal to the mass (m) of the object multiplied by its acceleration (a).

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What is the unit of force?

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The unit of force is the Newton (N).

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object, typically measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

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What is mass?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in kilograms (kg).

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What is net force?

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Net force is the vector sum of all the forces acting on an object, determining its motion.

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What happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it?

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An object will accelerate in the direction of the net force when unbalanced forces act on it.

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How do you calculate acceleration using F=ma?

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To calculate acceleration, rearrange the formula to a = F/m, where F is the net force and m is the mass.

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What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

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Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate.

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What is the formula to find force?

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The formula to find force is F = m * a, where F is force, m is mass, and a is acceleration.

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If a 10 kg object is accelerating at 2 m/s², what is the force acting on it?

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The force is 20 N, calculated using F = m * a (10 kg * 2 m/s²).

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