Question

multiple choice question
how are the net force on an object and its acceleration related?
their relationship can only be described if the objects mass is known.
they are inversely proportional.
they are proportional.
they are dependent on the objects mass.
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Explanation:

Step1: Recall Newton's second law

Newton's second law is \(F = ma\), where \(F\) is the net force, \(m\) is the mass, and \(a\) is the acceleration.

Step2: Analyze the relationship

From \(F = ma\), we can see that \(F\propto a\) (when \(m\) is constant). So the net force \(F\) and acceleration \(a\) are proportional.

Answer:

They are proportional.