Q: What is the term for a change in an object’s motion, which occurs whenever an object is acted upon by an unbalanced force?


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A change in an object’s motion—such as Xander speeding up on his scooter—is called acceleration . Acceleration occurs whenever an object is acted upon by an unbalanced force. The greater the net force acting on the object, the greater its acceleration will be, but the mass of the object also affects its acceleration. The smaller its mass is, the greater its acceleration for a given amount of force. Newton’s second law of motion summarizes these relationships. According to this law, the acceleration of an object equals the net force acting on it divided by its mass. This can be represented by the equation:.

 Choices:

- rotation

- compression

- inclination

- acceleration


A:
acceleration