An object moves to the right while subject to a force whose magnitude increases with time but points to the left. Which of the following statements is true? (a) The particle will reverse direction as soon as the force is applied. (b) The particle will slow down and eventually reverse direction. (c) The particle will not slow down because the magnitude of the force decreases with time. (d) The particle will not reverse direction.

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An object moves to the right while subject to a force whose magnitude increases with time but points to the left. Which of the following statements is true?

		(a) The particle will reverse direction as soon as the force is applied.
		(b) The particle will slow down and eventually reverse direction.
		(c) The particle will not slow down because the magnitude of the force decreases with time.
		(d) The particle will not reverse direction.

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