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 = ma (where F is the net force, m is the mass, and a is the acceleration).
* Net Force: The net force is the vector sum of all forces acting on an object. If multiple forces are acting on an object, the object will accelerate in the direction of the overall, combined force.
Example:
Imagine pushing a box across a floor. You apply a force to the right, and friction acts against your push to the left. If you apply more force than the friction, the net force is to the right, and the box will accelerate to the right.
