Newton's Second Law Practice Problems

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1. How much force is required to accelerate a 12kg mass at 5m/s/s ?

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f=ma
f=12kg x 5m/s/s

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This quiz focuses on applying Newton's Second Law of Motion through a series of practical problems. Students calculate force, mass, and acceleration, enhancing their understanding and problem-solving skills in physics.

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2.  Given a force of 12N and an acceleration of 4m/s/s , what is the mass? 

Explanation

M = f/a
M = 12N / 4m/s/s

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3. How much force is required to accelerate a 5kg mass at 20m/s/s ?

Explanation

f = ma
f = 5kg x 20m/s/s

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4. What is the acceleration of a 5kg mass pushed by a 10N force? 

Explanation

a = f/m
a = 10N / 5kg

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5. How much force is required to accelerate a 2kg mass at 3 m/s/s ?

Explanation

F = ma
F = 2kg x 3m/s/s

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6. Given a force of 10N and an acceleration of 5m/s2 . What is the mass? 

Explanation

m = f/a
m =10N / 5m/s/s

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7.  What is the acceleration of a 10kg mass pushed by a 5N force? 

Explanation

a = f/m
a = 5N / 10kg

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How much force is required to accelerate a 12kg mass at 5m/s/s ?
 Given a force of 12N and an acceleration of 4m/s/s , what is the...
How much force is required to accelerate a 5kg mass at 20m/s/s ?
What is the acceleration of a 5kg mass pushed by a 10N force? 
How much force is required to accelerate a 2kg mass at 3 m/s/s ?
Given a force of 10N and an acceleration of 5m/s2 . What is the...
 What is the acceleration of a 10kg mass pushed by a 5N...
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