Forces on an Object Sliding at 8.0 m/s

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An object sliding at a constant speed of 8.0 m/s indicates that the net force acting on it is zero, as there is no acceleration. The discussion revolves around understanding that if the object moves at a constant velocity, the forces acting on it are balanced. The options presented include the weight, mass times velocity, and friction force, but only the net force being zero aligns with the principles of Newton's first law of motion. Participants are encouraged to share their reasoning to clarify their thought processes. The conversation emphasizes the importance of verifying logic in physics problems.
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Homework Statement


An object slides across a table at a constant 8.0 m/s to the right. The net force is...
A) zero
B) equal to the weight
C) equal to the mass times the velocity
D equal to the friction force

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3. The Attempt at a Solution

Bu narrowing it down i don't think it is a.
 
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If you can tell us the logic involved in your "narrowing down" process we can verify and discuss your work. Otherwise we can't simply verify why might be a guess :smile:
 
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