Question

A nonzero net force acts on a moving ball, and the ball comes to a stop. Which statement is correct about the relationship between the net force and the ball's movement?(1 point)
Responses

The net force causes an increase in acceleration because without the force the ball's velocity would remain the same.
The net force causes an increase in acceleration because without the force the ball's velocity would remain the same.

The net force causes a decrease in acceleration because without the force the ball's velocity would remain the same.
The net force causes a decrease in acceleration because without the force the ball's velocity would remain the same.

An increase in acceleration causes the net force to be nonzero because causation works in both directions.
An increase in acceleration causes the net force to be nonzero because causation works in both directions.

A decrease in acceleration causes the net force to be nonzero because causation works in both directions.

Answer 1

The net force causes an increase in acceleration because without the force the ball's velocity would remain the same.

Explanation: A nonzero net force produces an acceleration (Newton’s 2nd law, F = ma). If the force is opposite the velocity, that acceleration reduces the ball’s speed (deceleration) until it stops. Causation goes Force → Acceleration → change in velocity, not the other way around.