Question

the diagram below represents the forces acting upon a rightward - moving object. each arrow represents a force; the length of the arrow represents the strength of the force. is this a speeding up, slowing down, or constant speed motion? speeding up slowing down constant speed is the object experiencing balanced or unbalanced forces? balanced unbalanced

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze vertical forces

In the vertical direction, the upward and downward forces are equal in length (strength). So, \( F_{up}=F_{down} \).

Step2: Determine horizontal forces

There are no horizontal forces shown. So, the net horizontal force \( F_{net - horizontal}=0 \).

Step3: Apply Newton's first law

According to Newton's first law, if \( F_{net}=0 \) (since \( F_{net - vertical}=0 \) and \( F_{net - horizontal}=0 \)), an object in motion will continue with constant velocity. Also, balanced forces mean \( F_{net}=0 \).

Answer:

Constant Speed
Balanced