Equations
Newton's second law
Dynamics · id newton_second_law
F = m a
| Symbol | Quantity | Unit | Meaning | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
F | net force | N | Net force on the body | 0 to 1e+07 |
m | mass | kg | Mass of the body | 0.001 to 1e+07 |
a | acceleration | m/s^2 | Acceleration of the body | 0 to 1000 |
Assumptions
- Constant mass
- Inertial reference frame
- Magnitudes along a single line
Valid when
- Speeds far below the speed of light
Found by
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Source
OpenStax University Physics Volume 1, Chapter 5 (reference; entry written by the project). License: MIT. Entry confidence: 0.99.