Indicate whether the following statements concerning Newton's Law are true or false. (Select T-True F-False. If the first is T and the rest F, enter TFFFF A) An object's velocity will only be in the direction of the net force exerted on it. B) If a single force acts on an object, the object accelerates. C) If an object is accelerating, a force is acting on it. D) If an object isn't moving, no external forces act on it. E) It is possible to have motion in the absence of a force.

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Indicate whether the following statements concerning Newton's Law are true or false. (Select T-True F-False. If the first is T and the rest F, enter TFFFF

A) An object's velocity will only be in the direction of the net force exerted on it.

B) If a single force acts on an object, the object accelerates.

C) If an object is accelerating, a force is acting on it.

D) If an object isn't moving, no external forces act on it.

E) It is possible to have motion in the absence of a force.

 

 

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