Finding Force from Mass & Velocity: N = kg × m/s²

[ncrowley1818]

I have a problem that gives mass of object and the constant velocity. I need to find the force.

I know the answer needs to be in Newtons. So the weight is in "kg" and velocity is "m/s". I know that 1 N=1 kg x m/s^2. I am stuck on how to get the force into Newtons??

 

[Tide]

If the velocity and mass of the object are constant then there is no net force acting on the it.

 

[ncrowley1818]

Or could this be a trick question since a constant velocity has no acceleration and F=ma F=m(0) equals 0, so there is no force?

 

[futb0l]

Yes. F_net = 0 when it is at a constant velocity. Simply because a = 0.