Question

Choose the correct statement:

Statement 1: Unbalanced forces can change the direction of motion.

Statement 2: A balanced force is required to accelerate the motion.

Statement 3: An object moves with a uniform velocity when balanced forces are acting on it and there is no net force acting on it.

Statement 4: Balanced force cannot start a motion.

• A. All statements are correct except statement 4.
• B. Only statement 1 is correct.
• C. Except statement 2, all other statements are correct.
• D. Only statement 2 is correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Except statement 2, all other statements are correct.

The cause of motion is a net force. Zero net force causes no motion.