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An apple is resting on a table. Claire says that there are no forces acting on the apple because it is not moving. Is she right?

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Answer:

no

Step-by-step explanation:

there are forces , even when the apple isnt moving , for example gravity which is keeping the apple on the table

User Christian Ammer
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Yes, Claire is right. She’s right because when an object isn't moving, no external forces act on it. If a single force acts on an object, the object will accelerate (move). If an object accelerates, a force is acting on it.
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