Net Force and Acceleration Quick Check 1 of 51 of 5 Items Question If multiple forces are acting on an object, which statement is always true?(1 point) 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 applied force. The acceleration will be directed in the direction of the applied 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 gravitational force. The acceleration will be directed in the direction of the gravitational force. Skip to navigation

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The correct statement is: The acceleration will be directed in the direction of the net force.

According to Newton's second law of motion, the net force acting on an object determines its acceleration, meaning that the acceleration is always in the direction of the net force.

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