A single force is acting on an object. Which type of motion is not physically allowed?

A. the object speeds up

B. the object is at rest

C. the object slows down

D. the object's motion changes direction


B. the object is at rest
(F = ma, if F is non-zero, there must be acceleration, which implies the velocity changes)

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