Which of the following best describes Newton's Second Law?

Question

A
velocity = mass x acceleration

B
acceleration = net force ÷ mass

C
distance = velocity x time

D
net force = mass x velocity

Answer 1

The best description of Newton's Second Law is:

B: acceleration = net force ÷ mass

This law indicates that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. It is commonly expressed in the formula \( F = ma \), where \( F \) is the net force, \( m \) is the mass, and \( a \) is the acceleration.