Question

a student observes that for the same net force, heavier objects accelerate less. which statement describes a correct conclusion? (1 point)
there is a positive correlation between mass and acceleration.
an increase in acceleration causes the mass to increase.
an decrease in acceleration causes the mass to increase.
there is a negative correlation between mass and acceleration.

Explanation:

According to Newton's second - law $F = ma$ (where $F$ is net force, $m$ is mass, and $a$ is acceleration), when $F$ is constant, $m$ and $a$ are inversely related. That is, as mass increases, acceleration decreases and vice - versa. A negative correlation means that as one variable increases, the other decreases.

Answer:

There is a negative correlation between mass and acceleration.