Question

If a car is moving to the left with constant velocity, one can conclude that :

a. there must be no forces exerted on the car.
b. the net force exerted on the car is directed to the left.
c. the net force exerted on the car is zero.
d. there is exactly one force exerted on the car.

Answer 1

b. the net force exerted on the car is directed to the left.

Step-by-step explanation:

Applying Newton's second law of motion, the car will move in the direction of the applied force. If the applied forces are on different directions, the car will move in the direction of the greater force (net force).

Therefore, if a car is moving to the left with constant velocity, one can conclude that the net force exerted on the car is directed to the left.

The correct option is "b. the net force exerted on the car is directed to the left"