Science Common Sense

1119 - How does the magnitude of a force relate to the change in an object's motion or deformation?

The magnitude of a force determines how much an object's motion will change or how much it will deform. Here's a simple way to understand it:

• A bigger force will cause a bigger change in motion or more deformation.
• A smaller force will cause a smaller change in motion or less deformation.

Think of it like pushing a door. If you push the door gently, it will open slowly. But if you push it harder, it will open faster. The more force you use, the bigger the change in the door's motion.