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What is the primary effect of drag force on a moving object?

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What is the primary effect of drag force on a moving object?.

  1. A.It increases speed
  2. B.It decreases speed
  3. C.It has no effect
  4. D.It changes direction

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Drag Force and Motion

When a car moves through the air, it experiences a drag force that opposes its motion. This force is influenced by the car's speed, shape, and the density of the air.

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    Explain how drag force affects the speed of a car moving through air.

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