Newton's Second Law

F=maF = ma

Description

Force equals mass times acceleration.

Variables

Symbol Meaning
F Force (Newtons)
m Mass (kg)
a Acceleration (m/s²)

Example

Problem

Force for 10kg at 5m/s²

Solution

F = 10 × 5 = 50 N

Real-World Applications

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Aerospace
  • Robotics