Here's why:
* Velocity is a combination of speed and direction.
* A force can change the object's speed (make it go faster or slower) or change its direction of motion, or both.
Example:
* Pushing a car: You apply a force to the car, making it go faster (increasing its speed).
* Steering a car: You apply a force to the steering wheel, changing the car's direction.
Important Note: If the force acts in the same direction as the object's motion, the object will speed up. If the force acts in the opposite direction, the object will slow down. If the force acts perpendicular to the motion, the object will change direction only.
