Connection between Acceleration and Mass: An Analysis

In summary, the relationship between acceleration and unbalanced force is direct, meaning that when one doubles, the other also doubles. On the other hand, the relationship between acceleration and mass is inverse, meaning that when one increases, the other decreases. This can be seen in the equation a = Fnet/m, where acceleration is directly proportional to the net force and inversely proportional to the mass. However, this relationship is only valid when the force is constant and the mass remains constant. In real-life situations, this may not always be the case and the relationship between acceleration and mass may not hold true.
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What mathematical relationship exists between acceleration and unbalanced force (direct, inverse)

What mathematical relationship exists between acceleration and mass

Just need help solidying my answers, any help will be appreciated
 
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What are your answers and what is the reasoning behind them ?

Daniel.
 
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The acceleration of a body depends on the magnitude of the unbalanced external force because of this the acceleration of a body is directly proportional to the net force acting on the body. If mass increases acceleration decreases and if mass decreases acceleration increases therefore and therefore is inversely proportional to the body. The acceleration is directly proportional to the net force so when the net force doubles, acceleration doubles. And when the net force triples the acceleration triples.
Since the acceleration is proportional to the net force , and is inversely proportional to the mass the equation of a a=Fnet. Acceleration is the net force divided by the mass where as m

mass is the net force divided by the acceleration. According to this equation the acceleration of an object is inversely proportional to mass of the object. The bigger the mass value is, the smaller the acceleration value. If mass increases then acceleration decreases. If the mass was increased by a factor 4, the equation would predict that the acceleration would decrease by a factor of 4, and vice versa.



(thats a=fnet over m)
 
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Your logics is good,as long as u assume the force being constant.There's NO connection between acceleration and mass.Your claims assumed constant force,but,usually it's not the case...

In a similar way the force is ~ to the acceleration only for objects with constant mass...

I conclude that your analysis,though correct under the tacit assumptions,is not thorough.

Daniel.
 

Related to Connection between Acceleration and Mass: An Analysis

1. 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 the object and inversely proportional to its mass. In simpler terms, the larger the force applied to an object, the more it will accelerate and the heavier the object, the less it will accelerate.

2. How is Newton's Second Law mathematically represented?

The mathematical representation of Newton's Second Law is F=ma, where F represents the net force acting on an object, m represents the mass of the object, and a represents the acceleration of the object.

3. Can Newton's Second Law be applied to objects at rest?

No, Newton's Second Law can only be applied to objects in motion. Objects at rest have an acceleration of 0, and therefore, the equation F=ma would not be applicable.

4. How does the direction of the net force affect an object's acceleration?

The direction of the net force acting on an object will determine the direction of its acceleration. For example, if the net force is applied in the same direction as the object's motion, it will increase its speed. If the net force is applied in the opposite direction, it will decrease its speed.

5. What units are used to measure force, mass, and acceleration in Newton's Second Law?

Force is measured in Newtons (N), mass is measured in kilograms (kg), and acceleration is measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

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