* The object remains at rest if it was already at rest.
* The object continues moving at a constant velocity if it was already in motion.
Here's why:
* Newton's First Law of Motion: An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
Let me give you an example:
Imagine a book sitting on a table. The force of gravity is pulling the book down, and the force of the table pushing upwards on the book is equal and opposite to the force of gravity. These forces are balanced, resulting in the book staying at rest.
Key takeaway: Balanced forces lead to a state of equilibrium, where there is no change in the object's motion.
