Who is responsible for the equation F equals ma?

Answer 1

F = unbalanced/net/overall force on an object (in 'Newtons', N)
m = mass of an object (in 'kilograms', kg)
a = acceleration of an object (in 'metres per second per second', m/s2)

"F = ma" is part of Isaac newton's Second Law.

This formula is used in Physics when any of the three mentioned quantities need to be calculated, and the others are known. For example, if you know the force on an object and you know its mass, you can find its acceleration.

Answer 2

First of all, it helps a lot, and you get better results, if you use the correct formula . . . F = M A .

In this formula . . .

' F ' means 'force'.

' M ' means 'mass'.

' A ' means 'acceleration'.

When you know any two of these quantities, you use a tiny bit of algebra to first

solve the formula for the one you don't know, and then use the formula in that form

to find the unknown third quantity.

F = M A

M = F/A

A = F/M

Answer 3

The equation F = ma, which relates force (F) to mass (m) and acceleration (a), is commonly attributed to Sir Isaac Newton. Newton's second law of motion states that the force acting on an object is equal to the mass of the object multiplied by its acceleration.

Answer 4

You solve the equation for a.

F = ma

Exchange left and right:

ma = F

To get the "a" alone, divide left and right by "m":

a = F/m

Answer 5

Sir Isaac Newton