Question

What is the acceleration produced by a force of 12 newtons exerted on an object of mass 3 kg?

Answer 1

Force, F = 12 N

Mass, m = 3 kg

Acceleration, a = ? (To be calculated)

F = m × a 

12 = 3 × a

3 a = 12

a = 12/3 

So,

Acceleration, a = 4 m/s²