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Re: CAUSATION IN PHYSICS



F = ma is a model which describes the interaction of a force with a
particle, a point mass. You guys are reifying again! Real forces do
cause accelerations. If you've got any mathematically pristine point
masses around to use to check then you may have a problem determining
the causal relation between force and acceleration - if you succeed
in coupling your force to the particle! For extended objects forces
manifestly cause accelerations.

Leigh