What is the formula for Newton’s Second Law?

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Newton's Second Law of Motion is typically expressed with the formula:

\[ F = ma \]

where:

  • \( F \) is the net force acting on an object (measured in newtons, N),
  • \( m \) is the mass of the object (measured in kilograms, kg),
  • \( a \) is the acceleration of the object (measured in meters per second squared, m/s²).

This law states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.