8.4 - Second Law of Motion
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What is the formula for calculating force?
💡 Hint: Remember what F, m, and a stand for.
What unit do we use to measure force?
💡 Hint: Think of the scientist who gave his name to this unit.
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What is the Second Law of Motion?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration.
True or False: A heavier object always accelerates faster than a lighter object when the same force is applied.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the implications of F = ma.
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A 12 kg object is pushed with a force of 36 N. What is the acceleration of the object?
💡 Hint: Use F = ma to find the acceleration.
If a car accelerates from rest to a speed of 20 m/s in 5 seconds, what is the force acting on the car if its mass is 1,500 kg?
💡 Hint: Remember to calculate acceleration first!
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