Consider a plane moving through the sky. If forces acting on the plane are balanced, then which statement best describes the plane’s movement?(1 point)

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The plane accelerates steadily as it moves forward.
The plane accelerates steadily as it moves forward.

The plane maintains a steady speed as it avoids a flock of birds.
The plane maintains a steady speed as it avoids a flock of birds.

The plane is turning steadily as it maintains its speed.
The plane is turning steadily as it maintains its speed.

The plane maintains a steady speed and straight direction.

Answer 1

The best statement that describes the plane's movement, when the forces acting on it are balanced, is:

The plane maintains a steady speed and straight direction.

When forces are balanced, the plane is in a state of equilibrium, which means it does not accelerate or change its velocity.