Force and motion: F = m × a
ASP written lesson, 10 min read. ASP Domain 1: Mathematical Calculations
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What you'll learn
- State Newton's second law for a constant mass as F = m × a
- Name the units of force, mass and acceleration and keep them consistent
- Apply the velocity-change form F = m × (v1 − v0) ÷ (t1 − t0)
- Calculate an average deceleration force and read its sign
- Explain how stopping time changes the force on a stopping object
What this lesson covers
This lesson teaches Newton's second law, F = m × a, and its velocity-change form, and shows how to turn a mass, a speed change and a stopping time into a force. The exam tests this math directly, and on the job it explains why a longer, gentler stop means a smaller force.
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