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Which formula describes newton’s second law of motion?

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F=ma
Force= mass × acceleration
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Answer;

The Formula is; F = ma; where F is the resultant force, m is the mass and a is the acceleration.

Explanation;

  • The second Newton's Law of motion states that the resultant force of a body or object in motion is directly proportional to the rate of change in momentum.
  • Mathematically; F = (mv-mu)/t
  • This can be expressed as; F = m(v-u)/t
  • but (v-u)/t is the acceleration;
  • Therefore, the equation becomes; F = ma, where F is the resultant force, m is the mass and a is the acceleration.
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