If an unbalanced force is applied on an object that is at rest, then:

The object stays at rest.

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The object moves in the direction of force.

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The object moves in the direction opposite to direction of force.

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The object may move in a direction different than the direction of the force.

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Solution

The correct option is B The object moves in the direction of force.
If an unbalanced net external force is applied on an object, the object moves in the direction of the force.

It should however be noted that this changes for a body in motion. For a body in motion, the body's speed and/or direction changes on application of force.

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