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How does an increase in mass affect the force required to produce the same acceleration on an object?

  • A. Increases force required
  • B. Decreases force required
  • C. Has no effect on force required
  • D. Causes unpredictable changes in force required
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'Increases force required.' According to Newton's second law of motion, force is directly proportional to mass and acceleration (F = ma). Therefore, an increase in mass will require an increase in force to produce the same acceleration on an object. Choice B is incorrect because an increase in mass does not decrease the force required; it increases it. Choice C is incorrect as increasing mass does affect the force required. Choice D is incorrect as the relationship between mass and force is predictable according to Newton's laws of motion.