Explain the relationship between mass and acceleration. Are these scalar or vector quantities?

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mathstudent55 · Answer

F = ma
Force equals mass times accelerqation.
Force and acceleration are vectors, and mass is a scalar.

anonymous · Answer

Discuss acceleration by providing at least one example and explaining why it would be considered scalar or vector.

mathstudent55 · Answer

A rocket is launched vertically up. It accelerates in that direction. The acceleration has a magnitude and a direction, that's why it's a vector quantity and not a scalar quantity.

anonymous · Answer

Describe force and provide at least one example that illustrates force. Is force a scalar or vector quantity? Explain your answer.

swag · Answer

Why the report?

mathstudent55 · Answer

When you push something, you are applying a force to that thing. The force is being applied in a certain direction with a certain magnitude, so force is a vector quantity.