A force acts on an object. Which option describes an action that could prevent the object from moving?(1 point)
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a force applied in the opposite direction with the same magnitude at the same time
a force applied in the opposite direction with the same magnitude at the same time
a force applied in the same direction with the same magnitude at the same time
a force applied in the same direction with the same magnitude at the same time
a force applied in the opposite direction with a greater magnitude at the same time
a force applied in the opposite direction with a greater magnitude at the same time
a force applied in the same direction with a greater magnitude at the same time
a force applied in the opposite direction with a greater magnitude at the same time
The correct option that describes an action that could prevent the object from moving is:
a force applied in the opposite direction with the same magnitude at the same time.
The correct option that describes an action that could prevent the object from moving is: "a force applied in the opposite direction with a greater magnitude at the same time."
To understand why this is the correct option, we need to know about Newton's First Law of Motion, also known as the law of inertia. This law states that an object at rest will remain at rest, and an object in motion will continue moving at a constant velocity, unless acted upon by an external force.
In this case, a force is acting on the object, but we want to prevent it from moving. To counteract this force, we need to apply another force in the opposite direction. However, if we apply the same magnitude force in the opposite direction, the two forces will cancel each other out and the object may still move, depending on the other factors involved.
To prevent the object from moving, we need to apply a force in the opposite direction with a greater magnitude. This greater force will overpower the original force, causing a net force that opposes the motion of the object. By following this approach, we can effectively prevent the object from moving.