A net force is applied to an object. Which statement correctly describes the relationshipbetween the net force, mass, and acceleration?

Question

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A greater net force results in a greater acceleration as long as the mass stays constant.
A greater net force results in a lesser acceleration as long as the mass stays constant.
A greater acceleration results in a lesser mass as long as the net force stays constant.
A greater acceleration results in a greater mass as long as the net force stays constant.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

A greater net force results in a greater acceleration as long as the mass stays constant.

This relationship is described by Newton's second law of motion, which states that \( F = ma \) (force equals mass times acceleration). When the mass of an object remains constant, an increase in net force will lead to a proportional increase in acceleration.