Force, Mass, and Acceleration

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What is Force?

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Force is a push or pull on an object resulting from the object's interaction with another object. It is measured in Newtons (N).

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What is Mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in kilograms (kg). It does not change regardless of the object's location.

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What is Acceleration?

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

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What is Newton's Second Law of Motion?

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Newton's Second Law states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass (F = ma).

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How do you calculate Force?

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Force can be calculated using the formula: Force (F) = Mass (m) × 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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If a 50 kg object is accelerating at 2 m/s², what is the force applied?

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Force = Mass × Acceleration = 50 kg × 2 m/s² = 100 N.

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What is the relationship between mass and acceleration?

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For a constant force, as mass increases, acceleration decreases. This is described by Newton's Second Law.

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How much force is needed to accelerate a 10 kg object at 3 m/s²?

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Force = Mass × Acceleration = 10 kg × 3 m/s² = 30 N.

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What happens to acceleration if the mass of an object is doubled while the force remains constant?

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If the mass is doubled, the acceleration is halved, according to Newton's Second Law.