Question

A net force is applied to a moving object. Which statement best describes the effect of the force?

Answer 1

When a net force is applied to a moving object, it causes the object to accelerate in the direction of the net force. According to Newton's second law of motion, the acceleration of the object is directly proportional to the net force and inversely proportional to its mass (F = ma). This means that the object's velocity will change, either increasing or decreasing, depending on the direction and magnitude of the net force relative to the object's current motion.