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.