Which statement describes the motion of an object when the net force is zero?

Question

the object is slowing down
the object is at rest
the object changes directions
the object is speeding up

Answer 1

When the net force on an object is zero, the object is either at rest or moving at a constant velocity. Therefore, the correct option from your list would be:

the object is at rest

However, it’s important to note that while an object can be at rest with zero net force, it can also be moving at a constant velocity—in which case it is not slowing down, changing directions, or speeding up.