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If traveling at constant speed in a constant direction then net force is zero as

there is no acceleration. Acceleration would change one or the other, or both.

F = ma = m (0) = 0

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Desciption of newtons first law of motion in everyday terms?

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How much force does it take to keep an object moving in a straight line at a constant speed?

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What is the net force on a car moving in a straight line which a constant speed?

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