Newton's Second Law: F=ma
Students will apply Newton's Second Law to calculate force, mass, and acceleration.
Key Questions
- Apply the formula F=ma to solve problems involving force, mass, and acceleration.
- Analyze how increasing mass affects the acceleration produced by a constant force.
- Explain the direct relationship between net force and acceleration.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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