* Applied Force: This is the force you directly exert on the object. It's the push or pull that tries to get the object moving.

* Friction: This force opposes motion. It acts in the opposite direction to the applied force.

* Acceleration: An object accelerates if its velocity changes. It accelerates in the direction of the net force.

Here's how the forces compare:

1. Net Force: The acceleration of the object is determined by the net force, which is the difference between the applied force and the friction force.

* Net Force = Applied Force - Friction Force

2. Acceleration Direction: If the applied force is greater than friction, the net force is in the direction of the applied force, and the object will accelerate in that direction.

3. Magnitude: The magnitude of the acceleration is directly proportional to the net force. A larger net force means a larger acceleration.

In Summary:

* If the applied force is stronger than friction: The object will accelerate in the direction of the applied force.

* If friction is stronger than the applied force: The object will not move or will slow down if it's already moving.

* If the applied force equals friction: The object will move at a constant velocity (no acceleration).

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