How does Newton's Second Law of Motion explain the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration, and can you provide a real-world example illustrating this relationship?

Newton’s Second Law of Motion states that the force acting on an object is equal to the mass of that object multiplied by its acceleration (F = ma). This means that for a constant mass, the force applied to an object is directly proportional to its acceleration. For example, if you push a shopping cart (mass) with a certain force, it will accelerate. If you apply more force, the acceleration increases accordingly. Conversely, if the mass of the cart increases (e.g., by adding more items), a greater force is required to achieve the same acceleration.

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