1. The object remains at rest (if it was already stationary). This is Newton's First Law of Motion, also known as the Law of Inertia. An object at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
2. The object continues to move at a constant velocity (if it was already in motion). This is also a consequence of Newton's First Law. Constant velocity means both constant speed and constant direction.
Here are some examples:
* A book lying on a table: The force of gravity pulling the book down is balanced by the normal force from the table pushing the book up. The book remains at rest.
* A car moving at a steady 60 mph on a straight road: The engine force pushing the car forward is balanced by forces like friction from the road and air resistance. The car maintains its constant velocity.
* An object in orbit: The gravitational force pulling the object towards the Earth is balanced by the object's inertial motion, keeping it in a continuous circular path.
Key point: No resultant force means the object experiences no net change in motion. It will either remain at rest or move at a constant velocity.
