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It depends on whether the force is unbalanced against another. If so, then yes; it will accelerate according to the formula F = ma or a = F/m. Note that force does not accumulate - applying one newton every minute for ten minutes is not the same as applying ten newtons for one minute.

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Q: If you apply a fixed number of newtons on an object over time does it accelerate?
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