Understanding Newton's Second Law
Newton's Second Law of Motion is one of the fundamental laws of physics. It describes the relationship between the force acting on an object and the motion of that object. The law states that the acceleration of an object depends directly on the net force acting upon the object and inversely upon the mass of the object.
The F=ma Equation
The mathematical representation of this law is simple yet powerful:
F = m × a
Where:
- F is the Force, measured in Newtons (N).
- m is the Mass, measured in Kilograms (kg).
- a is the Acceleration, measured in Meters per second squared ($m/s^2$).
Calculating Missing Variables
Our calculator allows you to find any missing variable if you know the other two:
- To find Force: Multiply Mass by Acceleration ($F = m \times a$).
- To find Mass: Divide Force by Acceleration ($m = F / a$).
- To find Acceleration: Divide Force by Mass ($a = F / m$).