Use Newton's second law as resultant force = mass x acceleration.

In the subtopic Newton's laws of motion, this learning objective focuses on use Newton's second law as resultant force = mass x acceleration. For AQA GCSE Physics 8463 Unit 4.5 Forces, keep the explanation inside Newton's laws of motion and Forces and motion. Approved keywords for this objective include Newton's second law, resultant force, acceleration, and mass. A strong answer separates mass and weight, uses correct units where quantities are involved, and links the physical reasoning back to use Newton's second law as resultant force = mass x acceleration. This is not a generic revision point: it is specifically about Newton's laws of motion, Forces and motion, and the approved wording of the learning objective.