Newton's Second Law

question 18

Multiple Choice

Newton's Second Law:

• A)holds that the net force on an object is the product of the object's mass and its acceleration.
• B)does not take into account the effects of drag on a falling object.
• C)explains why a falling object will accelerate indefinitely.
• D)is not adequate for the study of falling droplets; Einstein's relativity equations must be applied.

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