h2. Description
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{excerpt}This model is applicable to a point particle when the external forces are known or needed.  It is a subclass of the model [Momentum and Force] defined by the constraint _dm/dt_ = 0.{excerpt}
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h2. Assumptions and Limitations

h4. Prior Models
*  Familiarity with [One-Dimensional Motion with Constant Acceleration] is useful.

h4. Vocabulary
* [Newton's Laws]
* [mass]
* [acceleration]
* [force]

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h2. Model Specification

h4. System Schema

*Internal Constituents:* [Point particle|point particle]. 

*External Agents:* External influences must be understood sufficiently to draw a [free body diagram] for the system.

h4. Descriptors

*Object Variables:* {latex}\begin{large}\[m\]\end{large}{latex}.

*State Variables:* None.

*Interaction Variables:* {latex}\begin{large}\[\vec{F}^{\rm ext}_{i}\]\end{large}{latex} (i = 1,2,...,n where n is the number of external forces acting), {latex}\begin{large}\[\vec{a}\]\end{large}{latex}.

h4. Laws of Interaction

{latex}\begin{large} \[ \sum_{i} \vec{F}^{\rm ext}_{i} = m\vec{a} \]  \end{large} {latex}

h4. Laws of Change

None.

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h2. Relevant Examples

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