Solving F = MA: Finding Force When Mass and Acceleration Are Given

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The discussion focuses on solving the equation F = MA to find force when mass and acceleration are provided. The specific values given are mass = 10 kg and acceleration = 5 m/s². By applying the formula, the calculation yields a force of 50 Newtons. Participants emphasize the importance of ensuring the correct units are used, specifically kilograms for mass and meters per second squared for acceleration.

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Uhmm problem says F=MA and it wants me to find F. It says mass = 10 and acclration = 5 meters per second squared. How do i do i don't get?
 
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firstly, make sure your units of mass are right is mass = 10 kgs? If so, then just multiply!
 
Force = Mass x Acceleration

If the units are kg's

F = (10)(5)

50 Newtons.
 
The problem statement= what they want you to find. Here it will be F
All variables and given data= you have your equation, F=force, M=mass and a=acceleration. Your known data is the numbers they give you. Make sure that 10 is in units of kilogram.
Relevant equation= F=MA
Solution= You know mass and acceleration, so the equation tells you that if you multiply them, you'll have your force. mass should be in units of kilogram and acceleration should be in meters per second squared which will leave you with Newtons which is a unit of force.
 
o i see ty guys

math was easy until they strted to maek me use letters!
 

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