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An object is moving with a constant velocity. Is there a net force acting upon it?

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An object is moving with a constant velocity. Is there a net force acting upon it?

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No, it is not being affected by any net force. When the velocity is constant, neither its magnitude nor its direction changes, resulting in zero acceleration. Newton’s first law of motion states that there is no net force acting on an object moving at a constant speed.

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Chapter 6: How Forces Affect Motion - Intext Questions [Page 101]

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NCERT Science Exploration [English] Class 9
Chapter 6 How Forces Affect Motion
Intext Questions | Q 3. | Page 101
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