Question

what is the direction of the unbalanced force acting on a body which is accelerating in a straight line? a. in the direction perpendicular to the motion of the body b none of these c in the direction opposite to the body in the direction of motion of the body

Answer 1

In the direction 'opposite to the body', the "unbalanced force" acts on the body that is accelerating in the straight line.

Answer - (Option C) In the direction opposite to the body

Explanation:

• Unbalanced force is the "net force" acting on the body which will change its speed and/or the direction of motion of the body.
• This unopposed force sets causes a change in the body’s motion and is required to accelerate the "speed of the motion" and change the direction of the body’s motion.
• In case of unbalanced forces, the net force does not cancel each other and 'isn't equal to zero'.

Answer 2

Answer:

c) In the opposite direction