Saturday, October 12, 2013

Newtons second law of motion




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
·      If net force decreases acceleration will also decrease.
·      In net force increases acceleration will also increase.

a~1/m        Acceleration is inversely proportional to mass
·      If mass increases acceleration decreases.
·      If mass decreases acceleration increases.

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