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A car is moving at a constant speed along a straight line, which statement is true about the forces acting on the car?
The net force acting on the car from all directions is zero.
The net force acting on the car is greater than the car's weight
The net force acting on the car is in the direction of the car's motion
The net force acting on the car is in the opposite direction of the car's motion
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Answer 1

I would say the net force acting on the car is in the opposite direction of the car's motion is correct

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Constant speed => Zero acceleration

Since Fnet = ma, when a = 0, Fnet = 0.

The best answer here is:

"The net force acing on the car from all directions is zero."