Explain the meaning of the following equation:
F = m × a
Where symbols have their usual meaning.
F is the net force applied,
m is the mass of the body,
And a is the body's acceleration. Thus, the net force applied to a body produces a proportional acceleration. This states that the rate of change of momentum of a body, is directly proportional to the force applied and this change in momentum takes place in the direction of the applied force.