Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following statements about the force acting on a particle of mass m are correct?

A

Force is proportional to mass and acceleration.

B

Force can be defined without reference to mass.

C

An increase in mass results in a decrease in force if acceleration is constant.

D

Force is independent of the direction of motion.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the second law of motion, force is defined as the product of mass and acceleration, meaning force is proportional to both mass and acceleration. The other options reflect misconceptions about the nature of force.

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