Question

If the force on an object remains constant, as the mass increases, the acceleration __________.
A increases
B decreases
Acceleration is ______________ proportional to mass.
A inversely
B directly
Acceleration and force are ______________ proportional.
A inversely
B directly
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Answer 1

1) decreases (B)

2) inversely (A)

3) directly (B)

Reason: Newton's 2nd law a = F/m — for constant F, larger m gives smaller a (inverse relationship); for fixed m, a is directly proportional to F.