Natural Science CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What type of motion is the result of a force?

Harmonic motion
Inertia
Angular motion
Uniform motion

The correct answer is: Inertia

In this question, we are trying to determine the type of motion that is caused by a force. In order to understand why B is the correct answer, let's first look at the other options. Option A, harmonic motion, occurs when an object is repeatedly moving back and forth due to a restoring force. This type of motion is not a result of force, but rather an ongoing cycle. Option C, angular motion, refers to motion in a circular path. While a force can certainly cause an object to move in a circular path, this is not always the case. Option D, uniform motion, is the constant motion of an object when the net force acting on it is zero. This type of motion occurs without the influence of a force. Option B, inertia, is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion. When a force is applied to an object, inertia causes it