If More Horizontal Force Is Applied to a Sliding Object

question 51

Multiple Choice

If more horizontal force is applied to a sliding object than is needed to maintain a constant velocity

• A)the object accelerates in the direction of the applied force.
• B)the object accelerates opposite the direction of the applied force.
• C)the friction force increases.
• D)two of the above
• E)none of the above

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