Force from mass and acceleration
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Calculate net force using Newton's second law.
Your answer starts here.
Enter your values and select Calculate to see the result and any available breakdown.
How to use this calculator
- Enter mass (kg). Use the unit shown beside the field.
- Enter acceleration (m/s²). Use the unit shown beside the field.
- Select Calculate and review the result. Select Reset to restore the example inputs.
How the calculation works
Mass (kg)*Acceleration (m/s²)
Worked example
Mass (kg) = 10; Acceleration (m/s²) = 2. Result: 20 N.
Understand your result
Calculate net force using Newton's second law. The result is expressed in N.
Assumptions and limitations
Assumes constant mass in a classical mechanics model. Results are rounded for display.
Questions about this tool
What does this tool calculate?
Calculate net force using Newton's second law.
What should I check before using the answer?
Assumes constant mass in a classical mechanics model.
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