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Prove that f=ma where the symbols have their usual meaning.​

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Step-by-step explanation:

According to Newton's second law of motion:

Force is directly proportional to

Change of momentum/time taken

Change of momentum= mv-mu

where m is mass, u is initial velocity and v is final velocity. so,

F∝mv-mu/t

F∝m(v-u)/t

F∝ma (a=v-u/t)

F=kma where k is a constant

In SI units the value of k will become one so the equation will be:

F=ma

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