If more horizontal force is applied to a sliding object than is needed to maintain a constant velocity, the object
A)accelerates in the direction of the applied force.
B)accelerates opposite the direction of the applied force.
C)experiences greater friction.
D)none of the above

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According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, if a net force (in this case, the applied horizontal force) acts on an object, the object will accelerate in the direction of the net force. Therefore, if more horizontal force is applied than is needed to maintain a constant velocity (which means there is no net force acting on the object), the object will accelerate in the direction of the applied force.

If More Horizontal Force Is Applied to a Sliding Object