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How is the motion of an object affected when a force act on it?
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∙ 13y ago
According to Newton, it accelerates (Force = mass x acceleration). But beware, the force is the net (total) force, not just what you apply. For example when you hold a heavy object you are supplying a considerable force. But gravity is pulling in the opposite direction so the total force is zero. Similarly, if you try to slide a heavy object along a road, if you cannot overcome the limiting frictional force, nothing will happen.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoA force can cause a resting object to move, or it can accelerate a moving object by changing the objects direction.
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What is true about the motion of an object if the forces are unbalanced?
If unbalanced forces act on an object, the motion of that object will change. Remember, force equals mass times acceleration.
What is the force that atcs in an opposite direction to the motion of a moving object?
Friction always acts in a direction opposing the motion of an object.
In what direction does centripetal force act on an object?
Centripetal force acts towards the center of the circle of motion.
What forces act apon objects in motion?
If an object is already in motion, in principle it requires no force to remain moving.
What is contact force and non contact force?
contact force is a force which will act when we have a contact to a object and in non contact force the object will change its state of motion without the contact of any thing
What kinds of forces can act on an object?
Normal force can act on an object
Will acceleration of an object affect the force?
Remember Newton's First Law - Unless acted on by a force, bodies at rest will stay at rest and bodies in motion will stay in motion. To be able to observe acceleration, first a force has to act on the object. So, the question should be reversed - "Will the force on an object affect the acceleration?" Answer - YES. How will it be affected? Refer to Newton's Second Law for that.
Why is an unbalanced force needed to create motion?
An unbalanced force can push or pull the object. (or act on it)
What is true about the motion of an object if the forces are unbalanced?
If unbalanced forces act on an object, the motion of that object will change. Remember, force equals mass times acceleration.
What is the force that atcs in an opposite direction to the motion of a moving object?
Friction always acts in a direction opposing the motion of an object.
If friction acting on the car is the action force then what is the reaction force and what object does it act on?
friction is the reaction to motion
In what direction does centripetal force act on an object?
Centripetal force acts towards the center of the circle of motion.
What forces act apon objects in motion?
If an object is already in motion, in principle it requires no force to remain moving.
A force is needed to change the motion of an object?
Yes, an unbalanced force is needed to change the motion of an object.If an unbalanced force does not act on an object it will continue to maintain its state of motion (either in motion or at rest), not considering the effect of frictional force. This is basically Newtons first law of motion.
What is needed in order to cause an object at rest to or an object in motion to change its direction or speed?
An outside force to act on it
What is contact force and non contact force?
contact force is a force which will act when we have a contact to a object and in non contact force the object will change its state of motion without the contact of any thing
What is needed in order to cause an object at rest to move or an object in motion to change its directed or speed?
An outside force to act on it
