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F = m·a

Force from mass and acceleration

Force is proportional to mass and acceleration; friction and opposing forces must be added separately.

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Inputs

Net force in direction of motion.

Inertial mass excluding unmodeled payload.

Rate of change of velocity.

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Result

Select a target and calculate.

Calculation

F = m · a

Force is proportional to mass and acceleration; friction and opposing forces must be added separately.

Understand the inputs
  • Resultant force F — Net force in direction of motion.
  • Mass m — Inertial mass excluding unmodeled payload.
  • Acceleration a — Rate of change of velocity.
Example

100 kg · 10 m/s² = 1,000 N.

Assumptions and limits

Straight-line translation; weight, friction and drag are excluded.

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