Question

An object is moving in the absence of a net force. Which of the following best describes the object's motion?

The object will speed up at a constant rate until it reaches a maximum speed.
The object will continue to move with a constant velocity.
The object will slow down at a constant rate until coming to rest.
The object will stop moving immediately and remain at rest until acted on by a net force.
The object will continue to move with a constant speed, traveling in a circular path.

Answer 1

Explanation:

An object is moving in the absence of a net force. It means the net force acting on the object is zero. According to Newton's second law of motion, the force acting on the object is given by :

$F=m\times a$

According to given condition, F = 0

$0=m\times \dfrac{v-u}{t}$

Mass of the object cannot be equal to 0.

$0=m\times ({v-u})$

v = u

Final velocity = initial velocity

i.e. the final speed of the ball is equal to its initial speed. It means, the object will continue to move with a constant velocity. Hence, the correct option is (a).

Answer 2

The object will continue to move with a constant velocity.

Motion

• The object will continue to move with a constant velocity in the absence of a net force.
• The application of a net force to an object alters its motion; the larger the net force, the greater the acceleration.
• More massive objects necessitate greater net pressures to accelerate at the same pace as less massive items.

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