How to Calculate Net Force using Newton's Second Law?

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To calculate net force using Newton's second law, start with the equation Fnet = Ft + Fg. To isolate mass, move all mass-related terms to one side and factor out m. Then, divide both sides by the coefficient multiplying m to solve for it. The correct formula for mass can be expressed as m = Ft / (a - g). Proper algebraic manipulation is essential for accurate calculations.
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How do I isolate the mass?

Newton's second law

Fnet= Ft + Fg
ma= Ft + mg

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Just follow the rules of algebra. A good first step is to move all terms that have the mass in them to one side of the equation. Factor out m from these terms, and then divide both sides of the equation by the stuff that multiplies m, so that m is now by itself.
 
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Just follow the rules of algebra. A good first step is to move all terms that have the mass in them to one side of the equation. Factor out m from these terms, and then divide both sides of the equation by the stuff that multiplies m, so that m is now by itself.
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So it would be like

m=Ft/a-g

Am I right?
 
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