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what is the net force on a car stopped at a stop sign? what is the net force on a car moving in a straight line with a constant speed?

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The net force is zero because the car isn’t moving. There can be forces acting on a car that is moving in a straight line with constant speed. Gravity is always acting on all objects on earth. Irresistible‘s is also acting on the car, along with friction.
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