An object of mass 5 kg is sliding with a constant velocity of 12 m/s on a frictionless horizontal table. The force required to keep the object moving with the same velocity is

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  1. 15 N
  2. 0 N
  3. 4 N
  4. 1 N

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Option 2 : 0 N
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Explanation:

  • From Newton's first law of motion, we know that a moving object will continue to move unless an external force is applied.
  • Here, for our case, an object of mass 5 kg is sliding with a constant velocity of 12 m/s on a frictionless horizontal table hence no external force is applied to the object.
  • Therefore no force is required to keep the object moving with the same velocity.
  • Hence 0 N is the correct option.

 Mistake Points

  • The surface on which the object is moving must be horizontal and frictionless, otherwise frictional and gravitational force will also come into play.

 Important Points

  • If we need to change the speed and direction of the object then we need to apply some external force.
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