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Explain the meaning of the following equation:

F = m × a


Where symbols have their usual meaning.

F is the net force applied,

m is the mass of the body,


And a is the body's acceleration. Thus, the net force applied to a body produces a proportional acceleration. This states that the rate of change of momentum of a body, is directly proportional to the force applied and this change in momentum takes place in the direction of the applied force.


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