An object is moving in the absence of a net force. Which of the following best describes the object's motion? A. The object will slow down at a constant rate until coming to rest B. The object will stop moving and remain at rest until acted on by a net force C. The object will continue to move at a constant speed but in a circular path D. The object will continue to move with a constant velocity

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Ramiro Shelton

Physics

21 November, 14:20

An object is moving in the absence of a net force. Which of the following best describes the object's motion? A. The object will slow down at a constant rate until coming to rest B. The object will stop moving and remain at rest until acted on by a net force C. The object will continue to move at a constant speed but in a circular path D. The object will continue to move with a constant velocity

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Gerardo Galloway · Answer 1

D. The object will continue to move with a constant velocity

Explanation:

According to Newton's first law also known as law of inertia, states that an object at rest will remain at rest or, if in motion, will remain in motion at constant velocity unless acted on by a net external force.

Therefore, An object moving in the absence of a net force will continue to move at a constant velocity