If a constant force acts on two objects of different masses, which statement best describes their acceleration according to the second law of motion?

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If a constant force acts on two objects of different masses, which statement best describes their acceleration according to the second law of motion? — Exam MCQ

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D. The object with smaller mass will have greater acceleration. — From F = ma, acceleration is inversely proportional to mass for a fixed force. Therefore, the smaller-mass object has greater acceleration.

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A. Both objects will have the same acceleration.

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B. Acceleration does not depend on mass.

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C. The object with greater mass will have greater acceleration.

If a constant force acts on two objects of different masses, which statement best describes their acceleration according to the second law of motion?

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