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  • Understanding Acceleration: Force and Mass Explained
    The two factors that affect an object's acceleration are:

    1. Net Force: This is the sum of all forces acting on an object. A larger net force means a larger acceleration. This is described by Newton's Second Law of Motion: F = ma (Force equals mass times acceleration).

    2. Mass: The mass of an object is a measure of its inertia, its resistance to change in motion. A larger mass means a smaller acceleration for the same force applied. Again, using Newton's Second Law, we can rearrange the formula to solve for acceleration: a = F/m (Acceleration equals Force divided by mass).

    In summary:

    * More force means more acceleration.

    * More mass means less acceleration.

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