A Constant Force Acts on a Moving Object

question 2

Multiple Choice

A constant force acts on a moving object. The object makes a fixed magnitude of displacement in some direction. In general, in what direction is the displacement that will result in the object traveling with the least kinetic energy after the displacement occurs?

• A)The same direction as the force
• B)The direction does not matter.
• C)In a direction perpendicular to the plane of the force and the velocity of the object
• D)The opposite direction as the force
• E)Any direction perpendicular to the force

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