What does Newton's second law of motion primarily describe?

Newton's Second Law Concepts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The behavior of objects when forces are balanced
The behavior of objects when forces are unbalanced
The gravitational pull between two objects
The energy conservation in a closed system
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Newton's second law, what happens to acceleration if the net force increases?
Acceleration decreases
Acceleration remains constant
Acceleration increases
Acceleration becomes zero
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the apple orchard example, what effect does using a catapult have on the apple's motion?
It applies a larger net force, increasing acceleration
It decreases the apple's speed
It increases the apple's mass
It reduces the apple's acceleration
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to acceleration when the mass of an object increases, according to Newton's second law?
Acceleration becomes infinite
Acceleration remains unchanged
Acceleration decreases
Acceleration increases
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example with the catapult, why does the pumpkin travel a shorter distance than the apple?
The pumpkin is thrown with less force
The pumpkin has a greater mass
The pumpkin has a smaller mass
The pumpkin is more aerodynamic
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can Newton's second law be mathematically expressed?
Velocity equals mass times acceleration
Mass equals force divided by acceleration
Acceleration equals net force divided by mass
Force equals mass times velocity
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the formula to calculate net force using Newton's second law?
Net force equals mass times velocity
Net force equals mass times acceleration
Net force equals mass divided by acceleration
Net force equals acceleration divided by mass
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