Which Statements About Object Motion in Physics Are False?

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The discussion centers on evaluating statements regarding an object's motion in the +z direction. It is established that the velocity of the object cannot be zero, making that statement false. Additionally, the net force cannot be zero if the object is moving, and it cannot be directed in the -z direction. Therefore, the only true statement is that the net force is in the +z direction, confirming the object's motion.

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Homework Statement



An object is moving in the +z direction. Which, if any, of the following statements do you know must be false? Check all that apply.

1. velocity of z is zero.
2. The net force on the object is in the -z direction.
3. The net force on the object is zero.
4. The net force on the object is in the +z direction.

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check please:

Well the velocity of z cannot be zero, so that must be false.
the net force on the object is in the -z direction is not correct as well.
the net force on the object is not zero.
the net force on the object IS in the z direction.

are these answers correct?
 
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According to the way the question is worded - namely what do you know must be false - we only know that the velocity cannot be zero in the z-direction. As the question doesn't mention any acceleration, what do we know about any forces?
 

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