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How will an object at rest be affected if multiple forces working on it are opposed but unbalanced?(1 point)
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The mass of the object will decrease.
The mass of the object will decrease.

The unbalanced forces will cause the object to produce a humming sound.
The unbalanced forces will cause the object to produce a humming sound.

Motion will be either created, stopped or changed.
Motion will be either created, stopped or changed.

The acceleration of the object will increase.
The acceleration of the object will increase.
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Answer 1

The correct response is:

Motion will be either created, stopped or changed.

Unbalanced forces acting on an object at rest will result in a net force that can cause the object to move or change its state of motion.