Use the data table to answer the question.

Question

Net force (N) Mass (kg) Acceleration (m/s2)
2.4 0.25 9.6
1.4 0.25 5.6
3.2 0.25
12.8

Which statement correctly describes the quantitative relationship between acceleration and net force on an object shown in the data table?

(1 point)
Responses

When the net force applied to an object changes, the mass of the object also changes.
When the net force applied to an object changes, the mass of the object also changes.

When the net force applied to an object changes, the acceleration changes by a different factor.
When the net force applied to an object changes, the acceleration changes by a different factor.

When the net force applied to an object changes, the acceleration changes by the same factor.
When the net force applied to an object changes, the acceleration changes by the same factor.

When the net force applied to an object changes, the mass of the object remains constant.

Answer 1

The correct statement that describes the quantitative relationship between acceleration and net force on an object shown in the data table is:

When the net force applied to an object changes, the mass of the object remains constant.

This is based on Newton's second law of motion, which states that \( F = ma \) (net force equals mass times acceleration). In the given data, the mass remains constant at 0.25 kg, while the net force and acceleration change. The relationship reflects how acceleration varies directly with net force when mass is held constant.