When a force is applied to an object, such as the force applied to a golf ball from a golf club, it is being accelerated (i.e. from the unmoving to moving). Once the ball leaves the club and the force is no longer applied, the ball is no longer accelerating and moves at a constant horizontal velocity (in the absence of air resistance).

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Once the club is no longer applying force to the ball the ball becomes a projectile and its path is pre-determined. The ball will continue at a constant horizontal velocity and direction.

When a Force Is Applied to an Object, Such as the Force