A net force is exerted on an object toward the north. The object
A) is moving toward the north.
B) is moving toward the east.
C) is moving toward the west.
D) is moving toward the south.
E) may be moving in any direction.

Question

A net force is exerted on an object toward the north. The object 
A) is moving toward the north.
B) is moving toward the east.
C) is moving toward the west.
D) is moving toward the south.
E) may be moving in any direction.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The net force determines the acceleration, not the direction of motion. The object could be moving in any direction while accelerating toward the north.

A Net Force Is Exerted on an Object Toward the North