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Question 10 • Physics in the Universe

According to Newton’s second law of motion, the acceleration of an object is inversely proportional to which quantity?

Answer
A
velocity
B
mass
C
net force
D
displacement

Explanation

Newton’s second law is F = ma, so for a given net force, acceleration is a = F/m. This means acceleration decreases as mass increases, so it is inversely proportional to mass. Net force is directly proportional to acceleration, not inversely proportional.

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