The net force which acts on an object which maintains a constant velocity is zer

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The net force which acts on an object which maintains a constant velocity is zero.
True or False, and why
In order not to slow down, an object moving at a constant velocity needs a small net force applied.

During the collision of a car with a large truck, the car exerts a lesser force on the truck than the truck exerts on the car.

An object initially moving at a constant velocity will slow down unless net force is applied.

If an object's speed does not change, no net force is acting on the object.

Explanation / Answer

1. true. a nonzero force would cause acceleration 2. false. a net force of zero will cause constant velocity 3. false. it depends on the velocities. it may be more, the same, or less 4. false. without a net force acting on it, it will maintain constant velocity 5. false. the speed can be constant, but the direction can be changing due to a force

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