consider the relationship of the variables in newtons second law. in a drag car race, the force applied to…

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Newton's second - law

$F = ma$, where $F$ is force, $m$ is mass and $a$ is acceleration.

Step2: Analyze the effect on acceleration

If $F$ is doubled ($F'=2F$) and $m$ is constant, from $F = ma$ and $F'=ma'$, we have $2F=ma'$. Substituting $F = ma$ into it, we get $2ma=ma'$, so $a' = 2a$. The acceleration will double.

Step3: Analyze the effect on mass

The mass of the car is an inherent property and is not affected by the force applied in the short - term during a drag race (assuming no fuel consumption or other mass - changing factors in this simple analysis). So the mass will remain the same.

Step4: Analyze the effect on velocity

Since acceleration $a=\frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t}$, if $a$ doubles and time $\Delta t$ is non - zero, $\Delta v$ will increase. The velocity will increase.

Answer:

The acceleration of the car will double. The mass of the car will remain the same. The velocity of the car will increase.