Question

when the force on an object increases, so does its
a. acceleration
b. velocity
c. mass
d. inertia
please select the best answer from the choices provided.
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

According to Newton's second law of motion, \(F = ma\) (where \(F\) is force, \(m\) is mass, and \(a\) is acceleration). When mass \(m\) is constant (assuming the object's mass doesn't change in this context), if \(F\) increases, \(a=\frac{F}{m}\) will also increase. Mass (\(m\)) and inertia (which depends on mass) are properties of the object and don't change just because force is applied. Velocity (\(v\)) is related to acceleration (\(a=\frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t}\)), but a change in force directly affects acceleration first. If force increases, acceleration increases (assuming mass is constant).

Answer:

A. acceleration