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If multiple forces are acting on an object, which statement is always true?(1 point)
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The acceleration will be directed in the direction of the normal force.
The acceleration will be directed in the direction of the normal force.

The acceleration will be directed in the direction of the net force.
The acceleration will be directed in the direction of the net force.

The acceleration will be directed in the direction of the applied force.
The acceleration will be directed in the direction of the applied force.

The acceleration will be directed in the direction of the gravitational force.
The acceleration will be directed in the direction of the gravitational force.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The acceleration will be directed in the direction of the net force.

Reason: Newton's second law (F_net = m a) means the acceleration vector points the same direction as the net (sum of) force acting on the object.