A student observes that for the same net force, heavier objects accelerate less. Which statement describes a correct conclusion?(1 point)

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Responses

An increase in acceleration causes the mass to increase.
An increase in acceleration causes the mass to increase.

An decrease in acceleration causes the mass to increase.
An decrease in acceleration causes the mass to increase.

There is a positive correlation between mass and acceleration.
There is a positive correlation between mass and acceleration.

There is a negative correlation between mass and acceleration.

Answer 1

The correct conclusion is:

There is a negative correlation between mass and acceleration.

This aligns with Newton's second law of motion, which states that acceleration is inversely proportional to mass when a constant net force is applied (F = ma). This means that as mass increases, acceleration decreases if the net force remains the same.