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According to Newton's First Law, what potential impact can an unbalanced force have on an object in motion?
A. An unbalanced force will have no impact on an object in motion.
B. An unbalanced force can only change the object's direction.
C. An unbalanced force can only change the object's speed.
D. An unbalanced force can change both the object's direction and speed.
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D. An unbalanced force can change both the object's direction and speed.
Explanation: Newton's First Law says an object keeps its velocity unless a net (unbalanced) force acts on it. A net force produces acceleration, which can alter the speed, the direction, or both (e.g., pushing forward changes speed; a centripetal force changes direction).
Explanation: Newton's First Law says an object keeps its velocity unless a net (unbalanced) force acts on it. A net force produces acceleration, which can alter the speed, the direction, or both (e.g., pushing forward changes speed; a centripetal force changes direction).
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