If multiple forces are acting on an object, which statement is always true?(1 point)

Question

Responses

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

Answer 1

The always true statement is:

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

According to Newton's second law of motion, the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. This means that the direction of acceleration is in the same direction as the net force.