This video that I found on Khan Academy gives a clear
definition of Newton’s second law of motion. On it he states the equation most
commonly associated with Newton’s second law: f = m x a (net force
equals mass times acceleration). This equation can also be translated to a =
f/m. But what is this equation really stating? It basically saying that
acceleration is dependent on two variables: the net force of an object and the
mass of an object.
a~f Acceleration is directly proportional to
the net force of an object
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If net force decreases acceleration will also
decrease.
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In net force increases acceleration will also
increase.
a~1/m Acceleration is inversely proportional to
mass
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If mass increases acceleration decreases.
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If mass decreases acceleration increases.
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