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One-third as much net force is exerted on object A as on object B. The two objects have the same mass. How do their accelerations compare?
 
  A) Object A has one-sixth as much acceleration as object B.
  B) Object A has three times as much acceleration as object B.
  C) Object A has one-third as much acceleration as object B.
  D) They both have the same acceleration.
  E) It is impossible to answer this without further information about the two objects.

Question 2

The force that accelerates a rocket in outer space is exerted on the rocket by the
 
  A) rocket's engine.
  B) rocket's wings.
  C) atmospheric pressure.
  D) exhaust gases.
  E) none of the above



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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