Question

How does an applied force change the speed of an object

Answer 1

1. An applied force affects the motion of an object. An applied force can be a push, pull, or dragging on an object.
2. The action from a force can cause an object to move or speed up (accelerate), slow down (decelerate), stop, or change direction.
3. Since any change in velocity is considered acceleration, it can be said that a force on an object results in the acceleration of an object.