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when looking at the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration, $f = m * a$, what happens to acceleration as the mass increases? (1 point)
acceleration increases
we cant know for sure
acceleration stays the same
acceleration decreases

Explanation:

Step1: Rearrange force formula for acceleration

$a = \frac{F}{m}$

Step2: Analyze inverse proportionality

Assuming constant force $F$, $a \propto \frac{1}{m}$

Step3: Relate mass increase to acceleration

As $m$ increases, $\frac{1}{m}$ decreases, so $a$ decreases.

Answer:

Acceleration decreases