Suppose a particle is being accelerated through space by a 10-N force. Suddenly the particle encounters a second force of 10 N in the opposite direction. The particle with both forces acting

A) is brought to a rapid halt.
B) decelerates gradually to a halt.
C) continues at the speed it had when it encountered the second force.
D) theoretically tends to accelerate toward the speed of light.
E) none of the above


Answer: C

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