A Constant Force Is Applied to a Body That Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

A constant force is applied to a body that is already moving. The force is directed at an angle of 60 degrees to the direction of the body's velocity. What is most likely to happen is that

• A) the body will stop moving.
• B) the body will move in the direction of the force.
• C) the body's velocity will increase in magnitude but not change direction.
• D) the body will gradually change direction more and more toward that of the force while speeding up.
• E) the body will first stop moving and then move in the direction of the force.

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