Question

If a 3-kg rock is thrown at a speed of 2 m/s in a gravity-free environment (presuming one could be found), then an unbalanced force of 6 N would be required to keep the rock moving at a constant speed.

Select one:
a. False
b. True

Answer 1

That's false.

NO FORCE is required to keep an object moving at a constant speed.

Answer 2

a. False

Step-by-step explanation:

For an object to be moving at a constant velocity, a net force of 0 N would be required.

Newton's 1st Law of Motion states that an object will remain at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force, and an object will remain in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

Therefore, the unbalanced force of 6 N would not allow the rock to maintain its constant speed.

The answer to this question is A) False.