F=MA Calculations

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What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

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

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If a force of 25 N is applied to a mass of 5 kg, what is the acceleration?

Back

5 m/s²

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How do you calculate mass if you know force and acceleration?

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

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What is the acceleration of an object if a force of 250 N is applied and the mass is 50 kg?

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Acceleration (A) = Force (F) ÷ Mass (M) = 250 N ÷ 50 kg = 5 m/s².

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What happens to acceleration if mass increases while force remains constant?

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Acceleration decreases because A = F/M; as M increases, A decreases.

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

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Force is directly proportional to acceleration and mass; if mass increases, more force is needed to achieve the same acceleration.

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If a skier applies a force of 132 N to accelerate at 2 m/s², what is the skier's mass?

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Mass = 132 N ÷ 2 m/s² = 66 kg.

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What is the effect of friction on acceleration?

Back

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

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If two objects have the same force applied but different masses, which will accelerate faster?

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The object with the smaller mass will accelerate faster.

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Why does a car accelerate faster with just the driver compared to when it has passengers?

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The car with just the driver has less mass, resulting in greater acceleration for the same force.

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