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Force, Mass and Acceleration Quick Check
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Question
Which situation describes an object that is accelerating?(1 point)
Responses

when the velocity is constant
when the velocity is constant

when the net force is zero
when the net force is zero

when equal forces act simultaneously
when equal forces act simultaneously

when the velocity increases

Answer 1

The situation that describes an object that is accelerating is:

**when the velocity increases.**

Acceleration occurs when there is a change in velocity, which can be an increase or decrease in speed, or a change in direction.