Question

in this diagram, an object is represented by the circle and the arrows represent the forces acting on the object. how would the object be expected to behave if it starts out not moving? move to the right at a constant speed speed up moving to the right speed up moving to the left move to the left at a constant speed

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate net force

The force to the left is 300 N and to the right is 100 N. Net force $F_{net}=300 - 100= 200$ N to the left.

Step2: Apply Newton's second - law

According to Newton's second law $F = ma$. Since $F_{net}
eq0$ and the object starts from rest, it will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

Answer:

speed up moving to the left