Which statement is true about unbalanced forces?(1 point)
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They only change an object's direction.
They only change an object's direction.
They only change an object's speed.
They only change an object's speed.
They have no impact on an object in motion.
They have no impact on an object in motion.
They can change both an object's speed and direction.
They can change both an object's speed and direction.
The statement that is true about unbalanced forces is: They can change both an object's speed and direction.
The statement that is true about unbalanced forces is: "They can change both an object's speed and direction."
To understand this, we need to first understand what unbalanced forces are. Unbalanced forces occur when the net force acting on an object is not zero, meaning that the forces are not balanced or equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.
When unbalanced forces act on an object, they can cause changes in both the object's speed and direction of motion. The net force will determine the acceleration of the object. If the net force is in the same direction as the motion, it will increase the speed. If the net force is in the opposite direction of the motion, it will decrease the speed. Additionally, the direction of the net force can cause the object to change direction.
Therefore, the correct statement is that unbalanced forces can change both an object's speed and direction.