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  • How Force Affects Acceleration: Newton's Second Law Explained
    If the force acting on a body is doubled, then the acceleration produced will also double.

    This is directly related to Newton's Second Law of Motion, which states:

    Force (F) = Mass (m) x Acceleration (a)

    This means:

    * Acceleration is directly proportional to the force applied. If you double the force, you double the acceleration.

    * Acceleration is inversely proportional to the mass. If you double the mass, you halve the acceleration.

    Example:

    If a force of 10 Newtons produces an acceleration of 2 m/s², then doubling the force to 20 Newtons will produce an acceleration of 4 m/s².

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