Do Objects Accelerate Independently and What Defines a Kinetic Force?

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In the discussion, participants analyze two statements regarding acceleration and kinetic force. The consensus is that the first statement is false; an object can accelerate independently without affecting another object if there is no interaction. The second statement is also deemed false, as a stationary object does not exert kinetic force due to having zero acceleration. The discussion references Newton's Third Law and the equation F=ma to support these conclusions.

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Homework Statement



1) If one object is accelerating, there must be another object that is accelerating (T/F/N)
2) A stationary object can exert a kinetic force. (T/F/N)


Homework Equations


2) F=ma


The Attempt at a Solution


1) My answer is false for this one because if the object doesn't interact with any other objects it won't cause any acceleration to other objects. (I learned that Δp=-Δp. If I divide both side by Δt, I will get F=-F. Assuming masses are constant, there are changes in acceleration?)
2) My answer is also false for this one since stationary object has zero acceleration, all the forces sum up to zero also. (If you pushes an object on a floor, would the floor exert a kinetic friction on the box when it's stationary?)
 
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1. If an object doesn't interact, does it accelerate? Think of Newton's Third Law.
2. What is a kinetic force? I've never heard this term before.
 

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