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When no net force acts on an object, then its velocity is constant. That means

that its speed and direction don't change. If it is at rest, its velocity is zero. If

it is in motion, then it continues in a straight line at constant speed.

The most general statement is: When net force acts on an object, then the

object accelerates. When no net force acts on an object, then its acceleration

is zero.

Even more general than that: A = F/M .

(An object's acceleration) is (the net force acting on it) divided by (its mass).

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Without a net force, an object won't accelerate - so, its velocity won't change over time.

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it can be at rest or moving in straight line with constant velocity

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