Enter the mass and the acceleration caused by the near force into the calculator to determine the near force.

Near Force Formula

The following equation is used to calculate the Near Force.

NF = m * A
  • Where NF is the near force (N)
  • m is the mass (kg)
  • A is the acceleration (m/s^2)

To calculate the near force, simply multiply the mass by the acceleration.

What is a Near Force?

Definition:

A near force is defined as the total net force near an object. This excludes other forces at far distances.

How to Calculate Near Force?

Example Problem:

The following example outlines the steps and information needed to calculate Near Force.

First, determine the acceleration. In this example, the acceleration is found to be 40 m/s^2.

Next, determine the mass. For this problem, the mass is found to be 3kg.

Finally, calculate the Near Force using the formula above:

NF = m * A

NF = 40 * 3

NF = 120 N

FAQ

What units are used to measure near force?

Near force is measured in Newtons (N), which is the standard unit of force in the International System of Units (SI). It is calculated by multiplying mass in kilograms (kg) by acceleration in meters per second squared (m/s^2).

Can near force be negative?

Yes, near force can be negative. This occurs when the direction of the acceleration is opposite to the direction considered positive. In physics, the sign of a force indicates its direction relative to a chosen coordinate system.

How does near force differ from net force?

Near force refers specifically to the total net force acting close to an object, excluding forces that act from a distance. Net force, on the other hand, encompasses all forces acting on an object, including both near and far forces, and determines the object’s overall acceleration according to Newton’s second law of motion.