Here's why:

* Newton's Second Law: This law states that force (F) equals mass (m) times acceleration (a): F = ma.

* Force and Acceleration: To accelerate an object, you need to apply a force. The greater the force, the greater the acceleration.

* Zero Acceleration: If you apply zero force, the object will have zero acceleration (it will stay at rest or continue moving at a constant velocity).

Example:

* You can accelerate a 1 kg object with a force of 1 Newton (N) to achieve an acceleration of 1 m/s².

* You can also accelerate it with a force of 0.1 N, resulting in an acceleration of 0.1 m/s².

The key point is that any force, no matter how small, will produce some acceleration.