which statment describes the motion of an object when the net force is zero?

Question

a. the object is at rest
b. the object is speeding up
c. the object changes direction
d. the object is slowing down

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

a. the object is at rest

However, it's important to note that when the net force is zero, the object can also be in motion at a constant velocity (not necessarily at rest). Therefore, the more precise answer is that the object either remains at rest or moves at a constant velocity. If the object is at rest and remains at rest, or if it's in motion, it will continue to move in a straight line at constant speed when the net force is zero.