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An object is at rest. There are several forces acting on the object, but the net force is zero. If all the forces acting on the object were to suddenly double in size, would the object start moving? Why or why not?
3 years ago

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oobleck
double the net force would still be zero
so, no acceleration, since F=ma
3 years ago

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