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 for force (F)?

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The unit for force (F) is Newton (N).

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What is the unit for mass (m)?

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The unit for mass (m) is kilogram (kg).

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What is the unit for acceleration (a)?

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The unit for acceleration (a) is meters per second squared (m/s²).

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If a force of 10 N is applied to a mass of 2 kg, what is the acceleration?

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Using F=ma, a = F/m = 10 N / 2 kg = 5 m/s².

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How do you calculate force using mass and acceleration?

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Force (F) is calculated by multiplying mass (m) by acceleration (a): F = m × a.

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If a 5 kg object is accelerated at 3 m/s², what is the force applied?

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F = m × a = 5 kg × 3 m/s² = 15 N.

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

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The relationship is direct; as mass increases, for a constant force, acceleration decreases, and vice versa.

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What happens to acceleration if the mass is doubled while keeping the force constant?

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If mass is doubled, acceleration is halved, according to F=ma.

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What is inertia in relation to mass?

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Inertia is the resistance of an object to change its state of motion, directly related to its mass.