How does newtons second law apply to everyday life?

Answer 1

The one that comes to my mind rather easily is driving a car. When I put my foot on the gas pedal the car accelerates according to the formula F=Ma. And then the same happens in reverse when I apply the break to make a complete stop. What I find interesting about this example is that the brakes can stop a car faster than the engine can accelerate it. That according to the second law of physics means that the brakes are more powerful than the engine because it converts a lot more kinetic energy into stored energy than the engine converts into acceleration of the car forwards.

Answer 2

Newton's second law states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. This law can be observed in everyday activities such as driving a car (acceleration depends on the force applied and the car's mass) and playing sports (e.g., kicking a soccer ball with more force results in greater acceleration).

Answer 3

When a rollercoaster goes down a steep hill the mass makes the rollercoaster speed up because it is so heavy.