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  • Understanding Constant Velocity: What Happens When Acceleration Ends?
    When an object stops accelerating, it means the net force acting on it becomes zero. Here's what happens:

    * Constant Velocity: The object will continue moving at a constant velocity. This means it will continue moving in the same direction at the same speed.

    * Rest: If the object was already at rest (not moving), it will remain at rest.

    Think of it like this:

    * Acceleration is the change in velocity. If there's no acceleration, there's no change in velocity.

    * Force causes acceleration. If there's no net force, there's no acceleration.

    Examples:

    * A car coasting on a flat road with no gas pedal pressed: The car will continue moving at a constant speed.

    * A book sitting on a table: The book is at rest and will remain at rest because the forces of gravity and the table's support are balanced.

    Important Note: It's possible for an object to have a constant velocity (not accelerating) but still be affected by forces. These forces might be balanced, resulting in a net force of zero.

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