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State Newton's second law of motion and provide an example of its application.
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- Newton's second law states that the force acting on an object is equal to the mass of the object multiplied by its acceleration (F = ma).
- For example, if a car with a mass of 1000 kg accelerates at 2 m/s², the force applied to the car is 2000 N.
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This answer is strong as it clearly states the law and provides a practical example that illustrates the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration. The question tests the understanding of Newton's second law and its application in real-world scenarios.
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