An Object Is Propelled Along a Straight-Line Path by a Force

question 25

Multiple Choice

An object is propelled along a straight-line path by a force. If the net force were doubled, its acceleration would

• A)quadruple.
• B)double.
• C)stay the same.
• D)halve.
• E)none of the above

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