Question

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select the correct answer
what happens to the acceleration of an object if the net force on it increases?
a. the acceleration increases.
b. the acceleration decreases.
c. the acceleration becomes zero.
d. the acceleration remains the same.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Newton's second law

According to Newton's second - law, $F = ma$, where $F$ is the net force, $m$ is the mass, and $a$ is the acceleration. Rearranging for acceleration gives $a=\frac{F}{m}$.

Step2: Analyze the relationship

Assuming the mass $m$ is constant, when the net force $F$ increases, since $a=\frac{F}{m}$, the acceleration $a$ will increase.

Answer:

A. The acceleration increases.