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An object is moving with a constant velocity. Is there a net force acting upon it?
Correct Answer
No, there is no net force acting upon it. An object in motion continues to move with a constant velocity unless a net force acts upon it.
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Explanation
Newton's first law of motion states that an object in motion continues to move with a constant velocity unless a net force acts upon it. The context also specifies that if the net force acting on an object is zero, it cannot change its velocity, meaning its acceleration is zero. Therefore, if an object is moving with a constant velocity, the net force acting on it must be zero.