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    Sir Isaac Newton

    Newton’s Second Law, expressed as F = m × a, was published in 1687 in “Principia Mathematica.” This fundamental law of motion laid the groundwork for classical mechanics.

    Sir Isaac Newton’s contributions have shaped modern physics, making the understanding of his laws essential in both theory and practical applications.

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    Problem 1: A car with a mass of 1000 kg accelerates at 2 m/s². Calculate the force acting on it.

    Problem 2: A force of 200 N acts on a 40 kg bicycle. What is its acceleration?

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