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What affects whether a resultant force accelerates or decelerates an object?

Deceleration is merely acceleration in a direction opposite to the original motion. If something isnt moving it cannot be decelerated but if it is moving and the resultant force acts in the opposite direction to motion it will decelerate the object.


Is it easier to accelerate an object by pushing or pulling it at an angle or by pushing or pulling it horizontal to the motion?

It is generally easier to accelerate an object by pushing or pulling it in the same direction as its motion (horizontal to the motion) because you are adding force in the same direction as the velocity, increasing the speed. Pushing or pulling at an angle will require some of the force to be used in changing the direction, making it less efficient for acceleration.


What are 3 ways something can accelerate?

Three ways something can accelerate are 1. increase speed 2. change direction 3. both.


What force causes something to accelerate or decelerate?

Acceleration or deceleration is caused by a net force acting on an object. When the net force is in the same direction as the object's motion, it causes acceleration. When the net force is in the opposite direction, it causes deceleration.


How about if the object is already in motion how will the unbalanced force affect its motion?

The unbalanced force will change the object's motion by causing it to accelerate in the direction of the force. If the unbalanced force is acting in the opposite direction of the object's motion, it will slow down the object. If the force is acting in the same direction as the object's motion, it will speed up the object.

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What affects whether a resultant force accelerates or decelerates an object?

Deceleration is merely acceleration in a direction opposite to the original motion. If something isnt moving it cannot be decelerated but if it is moving and the resultant force acts in the opposite direction to motion it will decelerate the object.


How does the direction of friction compare to the direction of Motion?

By definition, friction is opposite of the direction of motion.


Is it easier to accelerate an object by pushing or pulling it at an angle or by pushing or pulling it horizontal to the motion?

It is generally easier to accelerate an object by pushing or pulling it in the same direction as its motion (horizontal to the motion) because you are adding force in the same direction as the velocity, increasing the speed. Pushing or pulling at an angle will require some of the force to be used in changing the direction, making it less efficient for acceleration.


What are 3 ways something can accelerate?

Three ways something can accelerate are 1. increase speed 2. change direction 3. both.


What force causes something to accelerate or decelerate?

Acceleration or deceleration is caused by a net force acting on an object. When the net force is in the same direction as the object's motion, it causes acceleration. When the net force is in the opposite direction, it causes deceleration.


Can rockets accelerate in space?

Yes, rockets can accelerate in space. When the exhaust accelerates away in one direction, the rocket accelerates away in the other, as any reaction is balanced by an equal and opposite reaction.


How about if the object is already in motion how will the unbalanced force affect its motion?

The unbalanced force will change the object's motion by causing it to accelerate in the direction of the force. If the unbalanced force is acting in the opposite direction of the object's motion, it will slow down the object. If the force is acting in the same direction as the object's motion, it will speed up the object.


When is acceleration opposite to the direction of motion?

Acceleration is opposite to the direction of motion when the velocity of an object is decreasing. This occurs when the net force acting on the object is in the opposite direction of its motion, causing it to slow down.


How forces affects motion?

If force is applied in the line of motion, then motion will increase, but when it is applied opposite to the line of motion, then motion will decrease.


How does the direction of friction compare to the direct motion?

The direction of friction is opposite to the direction of motion. This means that when an object is moving in one direction, the friction force is acting in the opposite direction, trying to slow down or stop the object.


What does the dierection of friction always act?

it acts in the opposite direction of motion or force


How does the direction of the force of friction compare with direction of the motion of a vehicle?

It is in most cases opposite to the direction of motion.