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Derive the equation:F=ma(mass×acceleration)

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Initial momentum = pi= mu

Final momentum = pf = mv

Change in momentum= Δp = (pf-pi)

Δp = mv-mu

Δp= m (v-u)

time=Δt

rate of change= Δp/Δt = m (v-u)/Δt

F=m(Δv/Δt)

F=ma

F=dp/dt

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