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Explain Bot When you increase the applied force on an object, the acceleration of the object also increases. This relationship between applied force and acceleration is described by Newton's second law of motion, which states that the force acting on an object is equal to the mass of the object multiplied by its acceleration (F = m * a).
To understand why increasing the applied force leads to an increase in acceleration, you need to consider the concept of inertia. Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion. The greater the inertia of an object, the more force you need to overcome it and accelerate the object.
When you apply a force to an object, it creates an imbalance of forces. If the applied force is greater than the opposing forces (such as friction or air resistance), the object will accelerate in the direction of the applied force.
By increasing the applied force, you are effectively increasing the magnitude of the force acting on the object. According to Newton's second law, if the mass of the object remains constant, increasing the applied force will result in a proportionate increase in acceleration. This means that the object will change its velocity at a faster rate.
In practical terms, if you push a box with a small force, it will move slowly. However, if you push it with a greater force, it will accelerate and move faster. This is because the increased force overcomes the inertia of the box more effectively, resulting in a higher acceleration.