Worked Example

Problem:
A block of mass $2 \, \text{kg}$ is pushed with force $10 \, \text{N}$. Find acceleration.

Solution

Step 1: Identify equation

$$ a = \frac{F}{m} $$

Step 2: Substitute

$$ a = \frac{10}{2} = 5 \, \text{m/s}^2 $$