write down the mathematical representation of the second law of motion and write the meaning of all the symbols used in it
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Explanation:
Let us consider an object of mass m, moving along a straight line with an initial velocity u. Let us say, after a certain time t, with a constant acceleration, the final velocity becomes v. Here we see that, the initial momentumLaw Of Motion
The final momentum
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The change in momentum can be written as
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As we know, the rate of change of momentum with respect to time is proportional to the applied force. The applied force
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Or,
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as acceleration (a) = rate of change of velocity with respect to time.
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Above is the second law of motion formula.
Notations Used In The Formula
F is the force
k is the constant of proportionality
a is the acceleration
The SI units of mass and acceleration are kg and m.s-2 respectively.
So,
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The second law of motion gives us a method to measure the force acting on an object as a product of the mass of the object and the acceleration of the object which is the change in velocity with respect to time.