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Question 7 • Physics I

Which describes a positive or negative net force acting on an object? Choose four correct answers.

Answer
A
It can cause an object to change directions.
B
It can cause an object to start moving.
C
It can cause an object to accelerate.
D
It can cause an object at rest to remain at rest.
E
It can cause an object to stop moving.

Explanation

A positive or negative net force is an unbalanced force, so it causes an object to accelerate by changing its velocity. That change can mean starting to move, stopping, or changing direction. An object at rest remains at rest when the net force is zero, so D does not describe a nonzero net force.

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