If a car is traveling leftward and the driver slams the brakes, the braking force acts in the opposite direction of the car's motion (to the right). However, if the car is not in the process of stopping and continues to move leftward, this suggests that there is not enough braking force to overcome the inertia of the car.
In this scenario, the net force on the car is still directed to the right, due to the braking force. However, if the braking force is insufficient to slow the car down effectively, the car will still continue to move leftward, affected by its inertia.
In summary:
- The net force is directed to the right (opposite the direction of motion).
- The car is still moving leftward due to its inertia, but the net force acting on it opposes that motion.
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