Here's why:
* Newton's Second Law of Motion: This law states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. Mathematically, this is expressed as:
F = m * a
where:
* F = Force
* m = Mass
* a = Acceleration
* The Relationship: If you double the mass (m) and keep the force (F) the same, the equation shows that the acceleration (a) must be halved to maintain the equality.
In simpler terms: Imagine pushing a shopping cart. If you double the weight in the cart (increasing its mass) and push with the same force, the cart will move slower (it will accelerate less).
