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F=ma

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

F=ma is the mathematical representation of Newton's second law of motion. It states that the force exerted on an object is equal to its mass multiplied by its acceleration.

AP course connection

Topic YNbjjDDwrDTvMcMB: Unit 2 Overview: Newtonโ€™s Laws of Motion

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