Newton's Second law of Motion (F = ma) is one of the basis of forces and motion. How is it very similar to his First law and why is finding the acceleration of the system (the main reason we use it) so important to solving physics and real world problems?

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Janiyah

25 March, 09:56

Newton's Second law of Motion (F = ma) is one of the basis of forces and motion. How is it very similar to his First law and why is finding the acceleration of the system (the main reason we use it) so important to solving physics and real world problems?

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First law can be deduced from second law.

Acceleration may determine the position and velocity of the system.

Explanation:

When net force is zero, the second law is 0 = ma, or the motion is at constant speed. Thus first law establishes that when there are no forces, the object moves at constant speed, so first law is explained by using the second.

If you determine the acceleration of a system, you may use calculus or kinematic equations to determine velocity and position of the particle and determine how it moves. This is very important in mechanics and engineering, for example, for spacecrafts, forensic situations, etc.