Which of the following may be defined as 'may cause a stationary object to move or bring a moving body to rest':
A) acceleration
B) force
C) mass
D) weight.

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Force is defined as a push or pull on an object that can cause it to move or bring a moving object to rest. Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity, and while it is related to force, it is not an accurate definition of the concept given. Mass is a measure of the amount of material in an object, and weight is the force exerted on an object due to gravity, neither of which fit the definition given.

Which of the Following May Be Defined as 'May Cause