Newton's Second Law states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. This fundamental principle of classical mechanics is expressed by the equation F = ma, where F is the net force, m is the mass, and a is the acceleration.

Newton's Second Law

acceleration of an object

Net force is the vector sum of all the forces acting on an object, determining its acceleration according to Newton's second law of motion. It is crucial for understanding how objects move or remain in equilibrium under various forces.

net force

Mass is a fundamental property of physical objects that quantifies the amount of matter contained within them, playing a crucial role in the laws of physics, especially in mechanics and gravitation. It is invariant in classical physics but can vary according to the theory of relativity when an object approaches the speed of light.

mass

fundamental principle of classical mechanics

equation F = ma

F is the net force

m is the mass

a is the acceleration

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