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To stop a moving object requires an acceleration in the direction opposite its motion.

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What is the opposite of moving?

The opposite of moving would be not moving. The best opposite would be "stay put" or the similar concepts stay or remain. Another possible antonym is "stop" because it represents the opposite of something stationary that moves: something moving that becomes stationary.


How can an object slowing down have an acceleration that's not negative?

If the positive direction was defined at the outset as the direction opposite to the direction in which the object happens to be moving just now, and the object is slowing down, then the acceleration is positive because, algebraically, the object's speed is increasing in the positive direction.


What force is always opposite to motion?

An example of such a force is friction, but a term for forces that act against motion are decelerative forces.Newton's Third Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. However, these can be in any direction and may or may not influence an object in motion.


What is the direction of the force on an electron that is moving alongside a wire that is carrying a current in the opposite direction?

The force on the electron would be perpendicular to both the direction of its motion and the current flow in the wire. This is described by the right-hand rule for magnetic fields, where the force would point in a specific direction based on the orientations of the current and the electron's motion.


Which Way are the turning forces working on the Rock and the end of the crowbar clockwise or anticlockwise?

The direction of the turning forces, or moments, acting on the rock and the end of the crowbar depends on the applied force and the pivot point. If the force is applied downward on the end of the crowbar, it typically generates a clockwise moment at the pivot. Conversely, if the force is applied upward or in the opposite direction, it would create an anticlockwise moment. Thus, the specific direction depends on the orientation and application of the force.

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What is considered to be moving in the negative direction?

Motion in the negative direction typically refers to movement opposite the positive direction along a specific axis or line. For example, if we consider a number line, moving to the left would be considered moving in the negative direction.


What is the physical meaning of a negative average velocity?

A negative average velocity indicates that an object is moving in the opposite direction of the chosen positive direction. For example, a negative average velocity would mean the object is moving left if the positive direction is considered right.


What does it mean by velocity's reversed direction?

When velocity's direction is reversed, it means that the object is now moving in the opposite direction to its original motion. For example, if an object was initially moving east, reversing its velocity direction would cause it to now move west.


What is the net force when encounters 15 N air resistance?

The net force would be the difference between the applied force and the air resistance. If the applied force is greater than the air resistance, then the net force would be in the direction of the applied force. If the air resistance is greater than the applied force, then the net force would be in the opposite direction.


How does adding and removing of force affect a moving object and an object at rest?

For an object in motion, a force applied in the direction of the movement of the object would propel it further along that direction. The force should be equal or more than the momentum of the object. If a force in applied against the moving object in a direction opposite to the movement of the object, the velocity of the moving object is hampered. How much this decrease in velocity would occur would depend on the amount of the opposing force. If a sufficiently large force in an opposing direction is applied, it can even stop the object. If the force is not along or opposite the movement of the object, the force can change the direction of the object. If the force that was causing the movement of the object is removed, the object slows down, until it finally stops. For an object at rest, a sufficient amount of force can set the object in motion.


Which direction does friction work?

Friction's direction is always against the direction work is being applied to.


What is the opposite of moving?

The opposite of moving would be not moving. The best opposite would be "stay put" or the similar concepts stay or remain. Another possible antonym is "stop" because it represents the opposite of something stationary that moves: something moving that becomes stationary.


How can an object slowing down have an acceleration that's not negative?

If the positive direction was defined at the outset as the direction opposite to the direction in which the object happens to be moving just now, and the object is slowing down, then the acceleration is positive because, algebraically, the object's speed is increasing in the positive direction.


Where would you find the direction?

opposite the direction south.


Can acceleration ever be negative?

Acceleration is negative when the object is moving in the opposite direction. on a graph the line would be in the negative quadrant.


Can static friction be negative?

No, static friction cannot be negative. Static friction always acts in the direction opposite to the applied force and prevents an object from moving when a force is applied. If the external force is removed, static friction drops to zero.


What should you do if you are in a small boat and a storm is approaching?

The first thing I would do is make sure my plug was in. The second would be to use my weather radio and find out which direction the storm was moving and how fast. I would then travel the opposite direction of the storm.