Here's a breakdown:
* Unequal forces: This means there's a net force acting on the object. If forces are equal and opposite, they cancel each other out, resulting in no net force.
* Change in motion: This can be a change in speed, direction, or both.
* Object's motion: This refers to the object's velocity, which includes both speed and direction.
Newton's Second Law states:
> The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. This can be expressed as the equation:
> F = ma
Where:
* F is the net force acting on the object
* m is the mass of the object
* a is the acceleration of the object
In simpler terms:
* When there is an unbalanced force (net force) acting on an object, the object will accelerate (change its motion).
* The larger the net force, the greater the acceleration.
* The heavier the object (greater mass), the less it will accelerate for a given force.