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A moving object will stay moving until a force is applied to that object in the opposing direction. To stay moving is an objects natural state. Here on earth, we have many forces that can act on an object to eventually bring it to a halt (relative to the ground). Air friction (wind resistance), rolling resistance, good old fashion friction, and by a force placed on it by other matter (as in the force applied by the ground to a rain drop as it finally hits the ground). So really the question is, what keeps an object stationary. At the moment I'm moving really fast in relation to the sun, but not moving in relation to the ground I'm sitting on. Congratulations, you now understand the "theory of relativity".
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What is the force called that keeps an object moving?
The force that keeps an object moving is called inertia. Inertia is an object's resistance to changes in its motion and is related to its mass.
What is the reason an object keeps moving once an applied force causes it to start moving?
An object keeps moving once an applied force causes it to start moving because of inertia, which is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion.
What provides the centripetal force that keeps an object moving in a circular path?
The centripetal force that keeps an object moving in a circular path is provided by the inward force acting towards the center of the circle.
Does static or sliding friction keeps an object from moving when a force is applied?
Static friction keeps an object from moving when a force is applied. It is the force that must be overcome to initiate movement of an object. Sliding friction occurs once the object is in motion.
What is the direction of the force that's keeps and object moving in a circle?
The force that keeps an object moving in a circle is directed towards the center of the circle. This force is called the centripetal force and it is responsible for changing the object's direction continuously, keeping it in circular motion.
What is the force called that keeps an object moving?
The force that keeps an object moving is called inertia. Inertia is an object's resistance to changes in its motion and is related to its mass.
What is the force that keeps an object in motion?
An object which is moving doesn't need a force to keep it moving.
What keeps an object moving if there is no friction?
Momentum .
What is the reason an object keeps moving once an applied force causes it to start moving?
An object keeps moving once an applied force causes it to start moving because of inertia, which is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion.
What keeps a moving object moving until a force gets in it way?
Momentum.
What force keeps an object moving in a circle. in what direction does this force act?
The Centripetal force keeps a object moving in a circle and its force and acceleration are directed toward the center of the circle
Brief meaning of the law of inertia?
A moving object keeps moving, unless you force it to stop. It keeps moving in a straight line, unless you force it to change direction. It keeps moving at a constant speed, unless you force it to speed up or slow down. A stationary object remains stationary, unless you force it to start moving.
What provides the centripetal force that keeps an object moving in a circular path?
The centripetal force that keeps an object moving in a circular path is provided by the inward force acting towards the center of the circle.
Is sliding friction what keeps an object from moving when a force is applied?
yes
Does static or sliding friction keeps an object from moving when a force is applied?
Static friction keeps an object from moving when a force is applied. It is the force that must be overcome to initiate movement of an object. Sliding friction occurs once the object is in motion.
What is the direction of the force that's keeps and object moving in a circle?
The force that keeps an object moving in a circle is directed towards the center of the circle. This force is called the centripetal force and it is responsible for changing the object's direction continuously, keeping it in circular motion.
What force keeps an objects moving in a circle?
Centripetal force is the force that keeps an object moving in a circle. It acts inward toward the center of the circle and is necessary to counteract the tendency of the object to move in a straight line due to its inertia.
