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OpenStudy (anonymous):

the net force acting on an object is 0 can you conclude that the object is at rest?why or why not?

OpenStudy (whpalmer4):

No, you can only conclude that the object is not accelerating. F = ma

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If the net force acting on an object is 0, it means the object is not accelerating. However, it doesn't mean the object is not moving. If an object is moving but no net force acts on it, it will continue to move in a straight line at the same velocity, until some force acts on it. This is a fundamental feature of inertia.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no and as an example u may take the case of terminal velocity

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No. The object may be moving with constant velocity.(also depends upon reference frame)

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