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How can you tell, based on observing an object, that there is a net force acting upon that object?

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Answer:

accelerating

Step-by-step explanation:

If accelerating it has a net ( unbalanced) force acting on it .

with zero net forces it will either remain at rest or continue moving (but not accelerate)

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Answer:

Net force is the sum of all forces acting on an object. The net force can be calculated using Newton's second law, which states that F = ma, where: F is the net force. m is the mass of the object.

Step-by-step explanation:

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