A net force is exerted on an object toward the north.The object
A)is moving toward the north.
B)is moving toward the east.
C)is moving toward the west.
D)is moving toward the south.
E)may be moving in any direction.

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A net force exerted toward the north does not necessarily determine the direction of motion of the object. The object may be stationary or already in motion, and the direction of its original motion or other forces acting on it may affect its resulting direction of motion.

A Net Force Is Exerted on an Object Toward the North.The