Question

question 8
2 pts
before force: object a is traveling at medium speed to the right
during force: a large force is exerted on object a to the left
after force: object a is thrown in the other direction and travels slowly now to the right
correct
not correct

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze force and motion relationship

According to Newton's second law \(F = ma\), when a large force is exerted to the left on an object moving to the right, the acceleration \(a\) is to the left. This means the object's velocity will decrease in the right - direction. If the force is large enough and acts for a sufficient time, the object will first slow down (still moving right), then stop, and finally move to the left. But the description says "Object A is thrown in the other direction and travels slowly now to the RIGHT", which is incorrect. The "other direction" should be left if the force is large and in the left - direction.

Answer:

Not Correct