Explanation:
Newton’s second law of motion is closely related to Newton’s first law of motion. It mathematically states the cause and effect relationship between force and changes in motion. Newton’s second law of motion is more quantitative and is used extensively to calculate what happens in situations involving a force. Before we can write down Newton’s second law as a simple equation giving the exact relationship of force, mass, and acceleration, we need to sharpen some ideas that have already been mentioned.
First, what do we mean by a change in motion? The answer is that a change in motion is equivalent to a change in velocity. A change in velocity means, by definition, that there is an acceleration. Newton’s first law says that a net external force causes a change in motion; thus, we see that a net external force causes acceleration.
<h2>Acceleration due to gravity in moon is 1.5 m/s²</h2>
Explanation:
We have equation of motion s = ut + 0.5 at²
Here the ball travels 3 m less distance in fifth second compared to third second.
That is
s₃ = s₅ + 3
Now we have
Distance traveled in third second, s₃ = u x 3 - 0.5 x g x 3² - u x 2 - 0.5 x g x 2²
s₃ = u - 2.5 g
Also
Distance traveled in fifth second, s₅ = u x 5 - 0.5 x g x 5² - u x 4 - 0.5 x g x 4²
s₅ = u - 4.5 g
That is
u - 2.5 g = u - 4.5 g + 3
2 g = 3
g = 1.5 m/s²
Acceleration due to gravity in moon = 1.5 m/s²
