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newton's second law of motion

 

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Noun newton's second law of motion has 1 sense
  1. second law of motion, Newton's second law of motion, Newton's second law - the rate of change of momentum is proportional to the imposed force and goes in the direction of the force
    --1 is a kind of Newton's law of motion, Newton's law, law of motion

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Newton's Second Law of Motion

Description:

Newton's Second Law of Motion states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force applied to it and inversely proportional to its mass. It explains how the velocity of an object changes when it is subjected to an external force.

Sense 1: Physics

Usage:

  1. The application of Newton's Second Law of Motion helps in calculating the result of any force applied to an object.
  2. According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, the greater the force applied to an object, the greater its acceleration will be.

Sense 2: Popular

Usage:

  1. Understanding Newton's Second Law of Motion is essential to comprehend the behavior of objects in everyday life.
  2. When playing sports, athletes intuitively apply Newton's Second Law of Motion to enhance their performance.

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