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Does an object have net force if it is motionless?
Yes, but the net force is ZERO! If an object is moving at constant velocity, the sum of the forces acting upon it is zero. When an object is motionless, its constant velocity is zero. If at any time the sum of the forces -- sometimes called the net force -- is non-zero, the object will accelerate in the direction of the resultant force.
Can an object be moving if the net force is acting on zero?
Absolutely. The key is to realize that a net force of zero on an object means only that it is not accelerating. This means that an object feeling zero net force can either be stationary or moving at constant speed in a straight line.
Forces acting on an object that is not moving are described as this?
It can be said that the net force applied on the object is zero or that the object is in translational equilibrium. Keep in mind that these terms can also be applied if the object is moving at a constant velocity.
When the net force on an object is zero what will the object in motion do?
The object will remain at rest if it was at rest or will maintain its motion with uniform velocity if it was moving.
How does zero net force affect an objects state of motion?
Zero net force means there is no overall force acting on an object, thus the object will either remain at rest or continue moving at a constant velocity (Newton's First Law). This state of motion is known as equilibrium.
Can an object can be moving if the net force acting on the object is zero?
Absolutely. The key is to realize that a net force of zero on an object means only that it is not accelerating. This means that an object feeling zero net force can either be stationary or moving at constant speed in a straight line.
Can an object be moving but still have a net force of zero?
Yes, an object can be moving at a constant velocity (i.e., moving with no acceleration) and have a net force of zero. This occurs when the forces acting on the object are balanced, such as when an object is in equilibrium.
When the net force equals zero on a moving object what is it in?
It is in equilibrium.
If the net force acting on an object is zero then what will the object do?
It will keep moving with a constant velocity since zero net force means no acceleration. If the object is at rest, it will just stay at rest.
The net force of an object is zero can you conclude that the object is at rest?
You can't. The net force simply means that the acceleration is zero. It could be at rest, or the object could be moving at a constant velocity.
If the netforce on an object is zero then the object has?
If the net force on an object is zero, then the object is in either equilibrium (if it was at rest initially) or it is moving at a constant velocity (if it was already moving). This means there is a balance of forces acting on the object in opposite directions.
If we are told that an object has a constant velocity what can we say about the force on that object?
If an object is moving with constant velocity, then the net force acting on it is zero. This means that the forces acting on the object are balanced, resulting in no acceleration and a constant velocity.
If the net force on an object is zero will the objects motion change?
No, if the net force on an object is zero, the object will continue in its current state of motion (either at rest or moving at a constant velocity). The object will not accelerate or decelerate without a net force acting on it.
How do you have zero net force but still have motion?
An object can have zero net force but still be in motion if it is moving at a constant velocity. In this case, the forces acting on the object are balanced, resulting in no acceleration. For example, an object traveling at a constant speed on a frictionless surface would have zero net force acting on it.
If the net force on an object is zero then the object is?
Not accelerating. It could be stationary or moving at a constant speed.
What is the net force on an object with constant velocity?
If the object is moving in a straight line, then the net force on it is zero. If the object is not moving in a straight path, then there is some non-zero net force acting on it even if its speed is constant. We don't have enough information to describe the magnitude or direction of the force.
What must you know about an object Moving in a straight line to calculate its acceleration?
You must know its mass and the net force. If it is moving at constant velocity, the net force is zero and the acceleration is zero.
