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Are $\vec{F}$ and $\vec{a}$, in $\vec{F}=m \vec{a}$ instantaneous or average values (with respect to time)?

As F=ma is short for change in momentum/time, surely $a$ is an average?

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    – rob
    Commented Nov 16, 2022 at 16:28

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They are instantaneous values.

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