Force (F) = Mass (m) × Acceleration (a)
This means:
* Direct Proportionality: Acceleration is directly proportional to the force applied. If you increase the force, you increase the acceleration.
* Inverse Proportionality: Acceleration is inversely proportional to the mass. This means:
* If you decrease the mass, you increase the acceleration.
* If you increase the mass, you decrease the acceleration.
In other words, as you decrease the mass, the acceleration will increase, assuming the force remains constant.
Example:
Imagine pushing a heavy box and a lighter box with the same amount of force. The lighter box will accelerate faster because it has less mass.
