F=MA Calculations

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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F = MA, where F is force, M is mass, and A is acceleration.

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If a force of 20 N is applied to a mass of 4 kg, what is the acceleration?

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5 ms^-2

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How do you calculate acceleration using force and mass?

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Acceleration (A) = Force (F) ÷ Mass (M).

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What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

Newton (N).

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What is the unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Kilogram (kg).

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What is the unit of acceleration in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Meters per second squared (m/s^2).

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If a 5 kg block is pulled with a net force of 32 N, what is the acceleration?

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6.4 ms^-2

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What is the net force acting on an object?

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The total force acting on an object after all the opposing forces (like friction) are subtracted.

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If a mass of 4 kg has an acceleration of 0.2 ms^-2, what is the force?

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0.8 N.

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What is the effect of friction on the motion of an object?

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Friction opposes the motion, reducing the net force and thus the acceleration.