Newton's 2nd Law of Motion

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What is Newton's 2nd Law of Motion?

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Newton's 2nd Law of Motion states that the force acting on an object is equal to the mass of that object multiplied by its acceleration (F = ma).

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What does the formula F = ma represent?

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F = ma represents the relationship between force (F), mass (m), and acceleration (a). It shows that force is directly proportional to mass and acceleration.

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If a 10 kg object accelerates at 2 m/s², what is the force applied?

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20 N

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What tool is used to measure force in Newtons?

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Spring scale

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What happens to the required force if the mass of an object increases?

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The larger the mass, the more force is needed to change its motion.

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What is the unit of mass?

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kg

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What are the units of force?

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N (Newtons)

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If an object has a mass of 5 kg and is accelerating at 3 m/s², what is the force?

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15 N

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What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

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Force is equal to mass times acceleration (F = ma).

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How does acceleration change if the same force is applied to a larger mass?

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Acceleration decreases as mass increases when the same force is applied.

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