Question

If an object has a net leftward force of 20 N,then will it accelerate leftward?

Answer 1

If an object has a net force acting on it, it will accelerate. The object will speed up, slow down or change direction. An unbalanced force (net force) acting on an object changes its speed and/or direction of motion. An unbalanced force is an unopposed force that causes a change in motion. A net force = unbalanced force. If however, the forces are balanced (in equilibrium) and there is no net force, the object will not accelerate and the velocity will remain constant. the source i found this answer is, https://www.mansfieldct.org/Schools/MMS/staff/hand/lawsunbalancedforce.htm     

and the author of the source is , Mr. Hand

Answer 2

If an object has a net force acting on it, it will accelerate. The object will speed up, slow down or change direction. An unbalanced force (net force) acting on an object changes its speed and/or direction of motion.