Enter the total near force and the total mass into the calculator to determine the Acceleration from Near Force. 

Acceleration from Near Force Formula

The following equation is used to calculate the Acceleration from Near Force.

A = NF/m
  • Where A  is the Acceleration from Near Force (m/s^2)
  • NF is the total near force (N)
  • m is the total mass (mass)

To calculate acceleration from a near force, divide the near force by the total mass.

What are the units for Acceleration from Near Force?

The most common units for Acceleration from Near Force are m/s^2.

How to Calculate Acceleration from Near Force?

Example Problem:

The following example problem outlines the steps and information required to calculate the Acceleration from Near Force.

First, determine the total near force. In this example, the total near force is measured to be 450 (N).

Next, determine the total mass. For this problem, the total mass is calculated to be 10 (mass).

Finally, calculate the Acceleration from Near Force using the formula above: 

A = NF/m

Inserting the values from above and solving the equation gives us: 

A = 450/10 = 45 (m/s^2)

FAQ

What is Near Force and how does it differ from other forces?

Near Force refers to a force applied at a close range or directly affecting an object, distinguishing it from forces acting over a distance, such as gravitational force. It’s a specific term used in certain calculations to denote the immediate force impacting an object’s acceleration.

Can the formula for Acceleration from Near Force be used for any object?

Yes, the formula A = NF/m, where A is acceleration, NF is the total near force, and m is the total mass, can be applied universally to any object. However, the accuracy of the results depends on the precision of the near force and mass measurements.

Why is the unit of acceleration from Near Force m/s^2?

The unit m/s^2 is used because acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity per unit of time. Since velocity is measured in meters per second (m/s), and acceleration measures the change in velocity over seconds, the unit for acceleration becomes meters per second squared (m/s^2).