An object has velocity v and a force F being exerted on it, as shown. This force

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An object has velocity v and a force F being exerted on it, as shown. This force is the only one acting on the object. How would you describe the motion of the object in the instant pictured? (The dotted line is perpendicular to the object’s velocity vector.)

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The object is speeding up and turning counterclockwise.

The object is speeding up and turning clockwise.

The object is slowing down and turning clockwise.

The object is slowing down and turning counterclockwise.

The object is speeding up and turning counterclockwise.

The object is speeding up and turning clockwise.

The object is slowing down and turning clockwise.

The object is slowing down and turning counterclockwise.

Explanation / Answer

As one component of the force is opposite the direction of the velocity, so it will decelerate the motion. Thus it is sowing down.

Now, the other perpendicular component of the force is perpendicular to the motion, so it will cause it to move is circular fashion and given by the direction of force, it will be clockwise

So, answer is :

The object is slowing down and turning clockwise.

The object is slowing down and turning clockwise.

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