Here's why:
* Newton's Second Law of Motion: This fundamental law of physics 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 represented as:
F = m * a
Where:
* F is the net force
* m is the mass
* a is the acceleration
* Doubling the Force: If you double the net force (F) acting on an object while keeping its mass (m) constant, the acceleration (a) will also double. This is because the relationship between force and acceleration is directly proportional.
Example:
Let's say an object has a mass of 10 kg and experiences a force of 20 Newtons. Its acceleration would be:
* a = F / m = 20 N / 10 kg = 2 m/s²
If you double the force to 40 Newtons, the acceleration will also double:
* a = F / m = 40 N / 10 kg = 4 m/s²
