Question

Can a net force be applied to an object and still have the object maintain constant speed. Explain.

A) No, a net force accelerates an object.
B) No, a net force will always slow down the object.
C) Yes, a net force does not always acelerate an object.
D) Yes, if the net force is perpendicular to the motion of the object it will only change its direction.

Answer 1

Yes, if the net force is perpendicular to the motion of the object it will only change its direction. In this case the object can experience constant speed circular motion. Its D