It takes a greater amount of force to move a heavier object from a standing stop than it does a lighter object. This concept can be explained by which of the following?

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Newton's second law of motion states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the force applied to it and inversely proportional to its mass. Therefore, a heavier object requires a greater force to accelerate it from rest than a lighter object.

It Takes a Greater Amount of Force to Move a Heavier