Force from Mass and Change in Velocity over Time

The Force from Mass and Change in Velocity over Time calculator computes force based on the mass of an object and the change in velocity over time.  

INSTRUCTION: Choose units and enter the following:

• (M) Mass of Object
• (ΔV) Change in Velocity over period ΔT
• (ΔT)  Change in Time

Force (F):  The calculator returns the force in Newtons and mean acceleration in meters per seconds squared (m/s²).  However, these can be automatically converted to compatible units via the pull-down menu.

The Math / Science

This calculator uses a form Newton's 2nd Law of motion and the formula F= M•A, where acceleration: A = ΔV/ΔT.  Therefore the formula for the force from mass and change in velocity over a period of time is:

             F = M⋅ΔV/ΔT

where:

• F = force
• M = mass
• ΔV = change in velocity
• ΔT = change in time

References

• Light and Matter(Dr. Benjamin Crowell) Chapter 4.3 Newton's Second Law