When a net force on a moving object increases, the object will
A) maintain the same velocity.
B) always show an increase in speed.
C) exhibit a change in speed and/or direction.
D) maintain a constant acceleration.

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According to Newton's second law of motion, when a net force is applied to an object, it causes the object to accelerate in the direction of the force. This acceleration can manifest as a change in the object's speed, its direction of motion, or both, depending on the direction of the applied force relative to the object's current motion.

When a Net Force on a Moving Object Increases, the Object