Newton's Second Law
Daniel Miller
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers Newton's Second Law and Free-Body Diagrams. It explains the relationship between net force, mass, and acceleration, including the formula F = ma. It also details the steps for constructing and interpreting free-body diagrams, emphasizing key forces like gravity, normal force, tension, and friction.
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#Newton's Second Law: The Core of Motion 🍎
Newton's Second Law is all about how forces cause acceleration. It's the bridge between forces and motion.
The law states: The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. Mathematically, it's expressed as: .
- Net Force (): The vector sum of all forces acting on an object. Remember, forces are vectors, so direction matters!
- Mass (m): A measure of an object's inertia (resistance to acceleration). Measured in kilograms (kg).
- Acceleration (): The rate of change of velocity. Measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).
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