Question

If an object has zero velocity, will the object be in motion? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Yes it can be in motion

Step-by-step explanation:

Even though it stopped, i.e the velocity is zero, the acceleration would be the acceleration due to gravity, 9.8 m/s. Acceleration can only be calculated over a period of time. This means, even if the motion of the body changes after infinitesimally small period of time, the object will have an acceleration.

Answer 2

The object will not be in motion

Step-by-step explanation:

An object at rest has zero velocity - and (in the absence of an unbalanced force) will remain with a zero velocity. Such an object will not change its state of motion (i.e., velocity) unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. ... Objects resist changes in their velocity.