College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Force and Motion - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 133: 10

Answer

If the mass changes, the object will change it's acceleration. An example is pushing a cart. When items are placed in the cart and force is applied, the cart accelerates, but slower than when it had fewer items.

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If the mass changes, the object will change it's acceleration. An example is pushing a cart. When items are placed in the cart and force is applied, the cart accelerates, but slower than when it had fewer items.
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