Suppose a Particle Is Being Accelerated Through Space by a 10-N

question 16

Multiple Choice

Suppose a particle is being accelerated through space by a 10-N force. Suddenly the particle encounters a second force of 10 N in the opposite direction from the first force. The particle with both forces acting on it

• A) continues at the speed it had when it encountered the second force.
• B) is brought to a rapid halt.
• C) decelerates gradually to a halt.
• D) theoretically tends to accelerate toward the speed of light.
• E) none of these

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