If an object's mass is decreasing while a constant force is applied to the object, the acceleration
A) decreases.
B) remains the same.
C) increases.

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According to Newton's second law of motion, acceleration is directly proportional to force and inversely proportional to mass (a = F/m). If the mass decreases while the force remains constant, the acceleration of the object increases.

If an Object's Mass Is Decreasing While a Constant Force