Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Force and Motion - Conceptual Questions - Page 127: 10

Answer

If a force is exerted on an object, it would be possible for that object to be moving with constant velocity.

Work Step by Step

We can derive this answer by looking at Newton's First Law which states, "An object at rest will remain at rest, or an object that is moving will continue to move in a straight line with constant velocity, if and only if the net force acting on the object is zero." Therefore, if all of the forces acting upon the object are balanced, and equal to a net force of zero, the object will be able to move in a constant velocity.
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