Question

what happens when unbalanced forces act on an object in motion? * 8 points
the object accelerates in an unpredictable direction
the object accelerates in the direction of the net force
the object accelerates opposite to the direction of net force
the object always stops moving

Explanation:

According to Newton's second law of motion, when unbalanced forces (a net force) act on an object, the object will accelerate. The direction of acceleration is the same as the direction of the net force. The first option is incorrect as the direction is predictable (same as net force). The third option is wrong because acceleration is in the net force's direction, not opposite. The fourth option is incorrect because unbalanced forces cause acceleration (change in motion), not necessarily stopping.

Answer:

B. the object accelerates in the direction of the net force