Q: What is Newton’s Second Law of Motion?
A: Newton’s Second Law states that the force acting on an object is equal to its mass multiplied by its acceleration (F = ma), where F is force, m is mass, and a is acceleration.
Did you know?
Newton’s Second Law (F = ma) explains why it’s harder to push a heavy shopping cart than a light one. The heavier the object (mass), the more force you need to accelerate it!
Also explore
- Newton’s First Law of Motion – the Law of Inertia to see why objects stay at rest or keep moving, and Newton’s Third Law – Action & Reaction: How every action has an equal and opposite reaction.