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Gina is driving her car to work, but she’s stopped at a red light. When the light turns green, she presses the gas pedal and accelerates (speeds up) to move the car. Which of these statements is true the moment Gina presses the gas pedal? Assume the road is flat and level.

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Were are the statements?
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Answer:

The net force of the car is greater than zero in the horizontal direction. If it were not greater thn zero, then the vehicle would remain stationary.

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