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An object is moving in a straight line. If an unbalanced force acts on the object, what could happen to the object's motion?
The object could continue moving in a straight line.
The object could begin moving in the opposite direction.
The object could stop moving completely.
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All three are possible.
An unbalanced (net) force produces acceleration (F = ma), i.e. a change in the velocity (speed and/or direction). If the force is along the line of motion the object will still move in that straight line (but its speed will change). If the force is opposite the motion it can slow the object to a stop and, if continued, reverse its direction. If the force has a component perpendicular to the motion it will change direction (produce curvature).
An unbalanced (net) force produces acceleration (F = ma), i.e. a change in the velocity (speed and/or direction). If the force is along the line of motion the object will still move in that straight line (but its speed will change). If the force is opposite the motion it can slow the object to a stop and, if continued, reverse its direction. If the force has a component perpendicular to the motion it will change direction (produce curvature).
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