An object, initially moving in the negative x direction, is subjected to a change in velocity in the negative y direction. If the resulting velocity vector is drawn from the origin, into which quadrant does this vector point?
A) 1st
B) 2nd
C) 3rd
D) None, since the object is now moving in the negative y direction.

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The initial velocity is in the negative x direction, and the change in velocity is in the negative y direction. The resulting velocity vector will have components in both the negative x and negative y directions, placing it in the 3rd quadrant.

An Object, Initially Moving in the Negative X Direction, Is