Multiple choice

What happens to an object when it has a net force of zero?

  1. The object speeds up

  2. The object slows down

  3. The object continues to travel at constant speed

  4. The object will slow down to a stop
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C Correct answer
Explanation

According to Newton's First Law, an object with a net force of zero will maintain its state of motion. If it is already moving, it will continue at a constant velocity (speed and direction).

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