Newton's Second Law Physics Example 1

Solution

1. 1
   Write Newton's second law: $F_{\text{net}} = ma$, where $F_{\text{net}}$ is net force, $m$ is mass, and $a$ is acceleration.
2. 2
   Rearrange to solve for acceleration: $$a = \frac{F_{\text{net}}}{m}$$
3. 3
   Substitute the given values: $$a = \frac{50}{10} = 5 \text{ m/s}^2$$