Question

An object is accelerating at a rate of 8 m/s2 when it suddenly has the net force exerted upon

increased by a factor of 3 and its mass decreased by a factor of 4. The new acceleration will be ____ m/s2.

A. 2 m/s²
B. 12 m/s²
C. 24 m/s²
D. 96 m/s²

Answer 1

The new acceleration of the object will be 24 m/s².

Step-by-step explanation:

Acceleration is the rate at which an object's velocity changes. It is calculated by dividing the change in velocity by the change in time:

Acceleration = (Final Velocity - Initial Velocity) / Time

In this case, the object is accelerating at a rate of 8 m/s² before the changes. After the net force exerted on it is increased by a factor of 3 and its mass is decreased by a factor of 4, the new acceleration can be calculated using the formula:

New Acceleration = (New Net Force / New Mass)

Substituting the values into the equation gives:

New Acceleration = (3 * 8 m/s²) / (1/4)

New Acceleration = 24 m/s²