The formula for force, for something deceleration.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the formula for force, particularly in the context of deceleration and constant motion. Participants explore the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration, as well as the implications of deceleration on force calculations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses curiosity about the existence of a formula for force related to deceleration.
  • Another participant states that the formula for force is F=MA, where mass is denoted by m and acceleration by a, and explains that deceleration is acceleration in the opposite direction.
  • A participant reiterates the formula for force and describes deceleration as a decrease in acceleration, noting that force varies with changing acceleration.
  • A question is posed regarding the formula for an object moving at constant speed, leading to a response about net force being zero when there is no acceleration.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple viewpoints on the relationship between force, acceleration, and deceleration, with no consensus reached on the specifics of the formulas or scenarios discussed.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes assumptions about the definitions of acceleration and deceleration, as well as the conditions under which force is calculated, which remain unresolved.

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i'm curious, if there are one or not.
 
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If you mean the formula for force acting on an object, it is F=MA, m being mass, and a being acceleration. And for the matter of deceleration, it is simply acceleration in the opposite direction of initial trajectory. Deceleration can be measured by the (length/time^2) decrease in the acceleration. With a constant mass, and a decreasing acceleration, the force is going to be different at any given moment.
 
genome66 said:
If you mean the formula for force acting on an object, it is F=MA, m being mass, and a being acceleration. And for the matter of deceleration, it is simply acceleration in the opposite direction of initial trajectory. Deceleration can be measured by the (length/time^2) decrease in the acceleration. With a constant mass, and a decreasing acceleration, the force is going to be different at any given moment.

what the formula for something moving constant?
 
If the object has no acceleration, then the net force acting upon the object should be zero. If there is a specific situation you are talking about, I could probably figure it out, if not, then I guess that's it.
 

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