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Question
Write the mathematical form of Newton's second law of motion. State the conditions if any.
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Solution
Mathematical expression of Newton's second law of motion is as shown below:
Force = Mass × Acceleration
Above relation holds for the following conditions:
(i) When the velocity of the body is much smaller than the velocity of light.
(ii) When the mass remains constant.
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