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Because in the formula F - ma the F represents the size of the force, but the m stands for mass and the a stands for the rate of acceleration. In a simple case, when you stand on the ground you exert a force which is your weight, while the ground is pushing up at you with an equal force. The result is that you have no motion down or up. Your equation states that "your force" due to gravity equals the "upward force" on your feet, so F = m , but if an object is to move a force has to be applied, and if this force is constant the body will accelerate.

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