How Accurate Are These Calculations Based on Newton's Second Law?

In summary, Newton's second law of motion states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. The formula for this law is F = ma, where F represents the net force, m represents the mass, and a represents the acceleration. This law explains how an external force can change an object's velocity and is related to Newton's first law of motion. Some real-life examples of this law in action include pushing a shopping cart, hitting a baseball, and riding a bike. Overall, Newton's second law of motion has greatly contributed to our understanding of the universe and how objects move within it.
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Please show your work. How did you calculate the acceleration?
 
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V(final)= Displacemenet/Time << to get the time
then
Acceleration= V(final)/Time

but am not sure ...
 
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salooom599 said:
V(final)= Displacemenet/Time << to get the time
To get the time you'll need the average velocity, not the final velocity.
then
Acceleration= V(final)/Time
Acceleration = ΔV/Time.
 
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Newton's second law of motion states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. This means that the larger the force applied to an object, the greater its acceleration will be, and the more massive an object is, the less it will accelerate for a given force. In the provided image, it appears that you have calculated two values for the force, one being 8.66x10^-17 and the other being 3.9x10^-67. It is important to note that the units for force are typically in Newtons (N), so these values may need to be converted. Furthermore, it would be helpful to know what the context of this problem is in order to better understand the significance of these values. If you are still having trouble, it would be best to consult with your teacher or a tutor for further assistance.
 

Related to How Accurate Are These Calculations Based on Newton's Second Law?

What is Newton's second law of motion?

Newton's second law of motion states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. In other words, the greater the force applied to an object, the greater its acceleration will be. Likewise, the more massive an object is, the less it will accelerate for a given force.

What is the formula for Newton's second law of motion?

The formula for Newton's second law of motion is F = ma, where F represents the net force acting on the object, m represents the mass of the object, and a represents the acceleration of the object.

How does Newton's second law of motion relate to the first law of motion?

Newton's first law of motion states that an object at rest will remain at rest and an object in motion will continue moving in a straight line at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force. Newton's second law of motion explains how an external force can cause an object to accelerate, changing its velocity.

What are some real-life examples of Newton's second law of motion?

Some examples of Newton's second law of motion in action include pushing a shopping cart, hitting a baseball with a bat, and riding a bike. In each of these situations, the acceleration of the object is directly related to the force applied and the mass of the object.

How did Newton's second law of motion contribute to our understanding of the universe?

Newton's second law of motion, along with his other laws of motion, helped to revolutionize our understanding of the universe and how objects move within it. It provided a mathematical explanation for why objects accelerate and how forces affect their motion, laying the foundation for classical mechanics and our current understanding of physics.

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