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  • How Force Affects Acceleration: Newton's Second Law Explained
    If you increase the force on an object, its acceleration will also increase.

    This is directly related to Newton's Second Law of Motion, which states:

    Force (F) = Mass (m) x Acceleration (a)

    This means:

    * Direct Proportion: Acceleration is directly proportional to the force applied. If you double the force, you double the acceleration.

    * Constant Mass: Assuming the mass of the object remains constant, any change in force will directly affect the acceleration.

    Example:

    Imagine pushing a shopping cart. If you push harder (increase the force), the cart will speed up faster (increase in acceleration).

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