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In a physics experiment, a cart of mass m is pushed with a force F. The resulting acceleration a is measured. The student performs three trials:

Trial 1: m = 1.0 kg, F = 5.0 N

Trial 2: m = 2.0 kg, F = 5.0 N

Trial 3: m = 3.0 kg, F = 5.0 N

Which factor serves as the independent variable across these three specific trials?

  1. The acceleration produced by the cart in motion
  2. The mass of the cart being pushed in each trial
  3. The force applied to the cart during the movement
  4. The friction between the cart and the floor surface

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