Question

multiple choice 1 point
what happens to acceleration when constant net force is applied, but mass is decreased?
it increases.
it decreases.
it stays the same.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Newton's second law

Newton's second - law is $F = ma$, where $F$ is the net force, $m$ is the mass, and $a$ is the acceleration. We can express acceleration as $a=\frac{F}{m}$.

Step2: Analyze the relationship

Given that $F$ is constant. If $m$ decreases, according to the formula $a=\frac{F}{m}$, the value of $a$ will increase because when the numerator ($F$) is fixed and the denominator ($m$) gets smaller, the fraction $\frac{F}{m}$ becomes larger.

Answer:

It increases.