Compare the direction of an object's acceleration with the direction of the unbalanced force exerted on the object.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for a comparison between the direction of an object's acceleration and the direction of the unbalanced force exerted on it. This involves understanding Newton's second law of motion.
Answer
The directions are the same.
The direction of an object's acceleration is the same as the direction of the unbalanced force exerted on it.
Answer for screen readers
The direction of an object's acceleration is the same as the direction of the unbalanced force exerted on it.
More Information
According to Newton's Second Law, the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net (unbalanced) force acting on it and is in the same direction.
Tips
A common mistake is thinking that velocity and acceleration always have the same direction; remember, acceleration depends on the direction of the net force.
Sources
- Unbalanced Forces and Acceleration - The Physics Classroom - physicsclassroom.com
- Unbalanced forces and motion (video) - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
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