Prove that m = F / a According To Newton’s Second Law of Motion
Prove that m = F / a or there is also an inverse
relationship between mass (m) of the body and acceleration (a), if a force is
applied on the body.
So, we have:
m = F / a
Let's say a body is moving an accelerations of 3 m/s2
if we apply a Force of 30 N, then what is the mass (m) of the body?
To Prove, We put the values in the equation, so that we can find the left hand side, which represents the mass of the body as shown below:
m = F / a
m = 30 / 3 = 10
Left Hand Side = m = 10Kg
From Right Hand Side, we have:
Right Hand Side = F / a
Right Hand Side = 30 / 3
Right Hand Side = 10 Newton / ms-2
Hence m = F / a Or Right Hand Side = Right Hand Side
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