If a force of 12 N is applied to an object with a mass of 2 kg, what will be its acceleration?

Physics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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GIven:

Force = 12 N 

Mass = 2kg

Determine the acceleration of the object.

Formula for Force:

F = ma

a = F/m

Solution.

Substitute the given values of Force and Mass to the formula for a in terms of F.

a = F/m

a = 12 N / 2 kg

a = 6 m/s^2

Final answer:

a = 6 m/s^2