Flashcard 13 - Physics Flashcard Set for the HESI Exam

force equals mass times acceleration (\(F = m \cdot a\))

Newton’s second law states that the net force (\(F\)) acting on an object is equal to the mass (\(m\)) of the object multiplied by its acceleration (\(a\)). This formula shows the direct proportionality between force and acceleration, meaning a larger force causes a larger acceleration if the mass stays the same.