An object is propelled along a straight-line path in space by a force. If the mass of the object somehow becomes twice as much, its acceleration
A)quadruples.
B)doubles.
C)stays the same.
D)halves.
E)none of the above

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According to Newton's second law of motion, acceleration (a) is directly proportional to the net force (F) applied to an object and inversely proportional to its mass (m), as described by the formula $a = \frac{F}{m}$. If the mass of the object doubles, the acceleration will halve, assuming the applied force remains constant.

An Object Is Propelled Along a Straight-Line Path in Space