CP2d Newton's Second Law

Question 1

Newton’s Second Law

Describes the factors that affect the acceleration of an object

Answer 1

• The size of the force (for the same mass, the bigger the force the bigger the acceleration)
• The mass of the object (for the same mass, the more massive the object the smaller the acceleration)

Question 2

Force (calculation)

Answer 2

Force (N) = mass (kg) x acceleration (m/s2)

Question 3

Inertial Mass of an object (definition)

Answer 3

The force acting on an object divided by the acceleration that force produces