In the equation F = ma, if mass is doubled and acceleration is halved, force becomes MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the equation F = ma, if mass is doubled and acceleration is halved, force becomes
A. Double
B. Same
C. Four times
D. Half
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
F = m×a. New force F' = (2m)×(a/2) = m×a = F. So force remains unchanged. This is direct proportionality. Understand the relationship: doubling mass doubles force, halving acceleration halves it, net effect no change.

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