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Newton's Second Law of Motion

Grade 745 min

Learning Objective

I can explain Newton's second law of motion by using the formula F = ma to calculate force, mass, and acceleration.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

6 min

What is Newton's 2nd Law Of Motion? | F = MA | Newton's Laws of Motion | Physics Laws | Dr. Binocs

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“A bicycle has a mass of 15 kg and is subjected to a net force of 30 Newtons. Calculate the acceleration of the bicycle using the formula F = ma. Show all work. A soccer ball with a mass of 0.5 kg is kicked with a force of 10 Newtons. What will be the acceleration of the soccer ball? Use the formula F = ma and show all calculations. ”

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