A given net force propels an object along a straight-line path by a force. 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 of motion, F=ma, where F is the net force applied on an object, m is the mass of the object and a is the acceleration produced. As per the given question, force is constant, and if the mass is doubled, acceleration would be half. Therefore the answer is D, i.e., be half.

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