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Question
2nd law of motion gives the definition of________________?
A
force
B
acceleration
✓ Official correct answer
C
velocity
D
both force and acceleration
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A
force
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B
acceleration
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C
velocity
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D
both force and acceleration
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Explanation
Newton's second law (F = ma) describes how a net force produces a proportional acceleration in a mass — commonly summarized as "acceleration is produced when a force acts on a mass."
So the correct answer is acceleration.
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