Suppose a particle is accelerated through space by a constant 10 N force. Suddenly the particle encounters a second force of 10 N in a direction opposite to that of the first force. The particle
A. is brought to a rapid halt.
B. theoretically accelerates to speeds approaching the speed of light.
C. continues at the speed it had when it encountered the second force.
D. gradually slows down to a halt.
Answer:C
Suppose a particle is accelerated through space by a constant 10 N force. Suddenly the particle encounters a second force of 10 N in a direction opposite to that of the first force. The particle
A. is brought to a rapid halt. B. theoretically accelerates to speeds approaching the speed of light. C. continues at the speed it had when it encountered the second force. D. gradually slows down to a halt.