Newton's Second Law Quick Check

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Which statement correctly applies to a car that changes its velocity over a period of time?(1 point)
Responses

No net force is acting on it.
No net force is acting on it.

A nonzero net force is acting on it.
A nonzero net force is acting on it.

The combination of all forces acting on it is zero.
The combination of all forces acting on it is zero.

Forces are acting on it.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

A nonzero net force is acting on it.

This is because a change in velocity indicates an acceleration, which implies that a net force is acting on the car, as per Newton's Second Law of Motion.