Force Physics Example 3

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Example 3

easy
A force of 12 N12 \text{ N} acts on a 3 kg3 \text{ kg} object. What acceleration does the object experience?

Solution

  1. 1
    Use Newton's second law: F=maF = ma.
  2. 2
    Solve for acceleration: a=Fm=123=4 m/s2a = \frac{F}{m} = \frac{12}{3} = 4 \text{ m/s}^2

Answer

a=4 m/s2a = 4 \text{ m/s}^2
This problem reinforces the fundamental relationship between force, mass, and acceleration described by Newton's second law.

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