Difference between revisions of "Newton's force-acceleration equation"

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F=ma is confusingly written and should be written better as a = F/m if you actually want to
F=ma is confusingly written and should be written better as a = F/m if you actually want to
understand what it means.
understand what it means.
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Revision as of 18:46, 7 October 2020

$$\mathbf{F} = m\mathbf{a}$$

The second law states that the rate of change of momentum of a body is directly proportional to the force applied, and this change in momentum takes place in the direction of the applied force.

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F=ma is confusingly written and should be written better as a = F/m if you actually want to understand what it means.