An object has a force of 10 newtons from the right and 17 newtons from the left. Once the object starts moving toward the right, an additional force of 7 newtons is applied from the right. What can you conclude about the direction of motion of the object after the application of the additional force?

Select one of the options below as your answer:

A.
The object will continue moving toward the right.

B.
The object will slow, stop, and then begin to move toward the left.

C.
The object will come to a halt.

D.
The object will accelerate in its motion to the right.

To determine the direction of motion of the object after the application of the additional force, we need to analyze the net force acting on the object.

The net force is the vector sum of all the forces acting on the object. In this case, we have a force of 10 newtons from the right and a force of 17 newtons from the left initially. These forces are in opposite directions, so we can subtract the smaller force from the larger force to find the net force:

Net force = 17 N - 10 N = 7 N to the left

So, before the application of the additional force, the net force is 7 N to the left, indicating that the object is being pulled toward the left.

Now, when the additional force of 7 newtons is applied from the right, we add it to the net force:

Net force = 7 N to the left + 7 N to the right = 0 N

The net force after the application of the additional force is 0 N, indicating that the object has equilibrium or is at rest.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

C. The object will come to a halt.