Question

is it true or false??
If an object is sliding on ice , it wil continue sliding until a force slows it down?

Answer 1

To clarify, in this scenario, there are many forces acting on the object, first and foremost are friction between the object and the ice (yes, even ice has friction) and second is drag. These two forces will eventually bring the object to a halt.

Answer 2

F=μN=μmg

Answer 3

according to the Law of Inertia by Isaac Newton, "A moving object will continue to move unless a force strong enough stops it, and an object at rest will continue being at rest unless a force strong enough moves it"

Answer 4

I've never seen the definition include "force strong enough" in it. Any force will compel an object to stop or move from rest if applied long enough.

Answer 5

The amount of time the force is applied doesn't make any difference. The force just has to overcome the other forces, like friction. Maybe that's what Igbasallote meant my 'strong enough'. However, I'm not sure why he put it in quotes, because I don't think Newton ever said that.

Answer 6

I can agree with that....but for this problem I was considering an object at rest or moving at a constant velocity with no other forces applied.

Answer 7

In the case of a massive object moving at constant velocity assuming no other forces are present, even a miniscule amount of force applied in the opposite direction will eventually stop it...if given enough time.

Answer 8

I thought you were talking in a more general sense when you said: Any force will compel an object ...
For this problem, I agree with you.

Answer 9

Yea, I should have elaborated initially. Thanks :)