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According to Newton's First Law, what potential impact can an unbalanced force have on an object in motion? (1 point)
• An unbalanced force can change both the object's direction and speed.
• An unbalanced force can only change the object's direction.
• An unbalanced force can only change the object's speed.
• An unbalanced force will have no impact on an object in motion.

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An unbalanced force can change both the object's direction and speed.

Explanation: Newton's First Law says an object maintains its velocity (speed and direction) unless a net external force acts on it, so an unbalanced force can alter its velocity — changing speed, direction, or both.