Newton's Second Law: Mass, Force, and Motion

Explore how force and mass affect an object’s motion with this physical science worksheet for middle school! Newton’s second law of motion states that the speed and direction of an object’s motion depends on the mass of the object and the sum of all the forces acting upon it. In this engaging two-page worksheet, young scientists will ride along for two fictional experiments. As they read the scenarios and answer questions, learners will hone their understanding of three key physical science concepts: mass and force influence how far an object travels; as mass increases, more force is required to move an object; and as force increases, the distance traveled increases. For background information, students can refer to the What Factors Affect Gravity? and the Newton’s First Law of Motion worksheets. Ready to move on? Check out Newton's Third Law of Motion!