Newton's second law of motion

Definition

Newton's second law of motion states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force applied to it and inversely proportional to its mass. It can be mathematically represented as F = ma (force equals mass times acceleration).

Related terms

Acceleration:

The rate at which an object changes its velocity over time.

Net Force:

The vector sum of all forces acting on an object.

Mass:

A measure of the amount of matter in an object.