A given net force propels an object along a straight-line path.If the mass were doubled,its acceleration would
A)quadruple.
B)double.
C)stay the same.
D)be half.
E)none of the above

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According to Newton's second law, acceleration is directly proportional to force and inversely proportional to mass. Therefore, if the net force remains the same and the mass is doubled, the acceleration will be halved. This can be mathematically expressed as a=F/m.

A Given Net Force Propels an Object Along a Straight-Line