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captainjonesify · **on:** Jul 29, 2018

If less horizontal force is applied to a sliding object than is needed to maintain a constant velocity, the object

A) accelerates in the direction of the applied force.
B) experiences decreased friction.
C) eventually slides to a stop.
D) none of the above

Question 2

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. The particle with both forces acting

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