Magnitude of Acceleration Calculator
Find acceleration magnitude from resultant force magnitude and mass.
Formula
|a| = |Fnet|/m
Net force magnitude: 20 N · Mass: 5 kg · Acceleration magnitude ≈ (20 N)÷(5 kg)
How to use
- Enter the magnitude of the net force.
- Enter the positive mass.
- Read acceleration magnitude in m/s².
Examples
- 20 N acting on 5 kg gives 4 m/s².
Frequently asked questions
Which force belongs in the input?
The magnitude of the vector sum of all external forces.
Why is the answer nonnegative?
Magnitude describes size; the acceleration points along the net force.
When is this model valid?
For constant mass in classical mechanics, in an inertial reference frame.
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