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A student observes that for the same net force heavier objects accelerate less which statement describes the correct conclusion?

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2 answers:

inna [2.2K]5 days ago

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Answer: Reduced acceleration leads to an increase in mass.

Explanation:

We can rephrase this as:

"When a constant force F is applied, heavier objects experience less acceleration"

As a result, when mass rises, the object's acceleration diminishes.

This is referred to as an inverse correlation between acceleration and mass.

According to Newton's second law, we find that:

F = m*a

Force equals mass multiplied by acceleration.

So, if the force remains constant, we can express it as:

a = F/m.

In this equation, we observe that if acceleration decreases and F stays constant, then the mass m must also rise (as it is found in the denominator)

Therefore, the accurate statement is:

A decrease in acceleration causes the mass to increase.

Maru [2.3K]5 days ago

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Answer:

There is an inverse relationship between mass and acceleration.

Explanation:

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