Science & engineering
Newton’s second law calculator
Relate mass and acceleration to net force.
A clear answer. Here’s how.
Net force F = ma in newtons for kg and m/s². Applies to a constant-mass body in an inertial reference frame. The sign follows the chosen axis; individual applied forces are not inferred.
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Worked example
A fixed demonstration, separate from the values you enter above.
- Mass (kg)
- 10
- Signed acceleration (m/s²)
- 2
Example result
- Net force (N)
- 20