In which situation is the net force acting on an object zero? a. The object increases speed and changes direction b. The object increases speed but does not change direction c. The object maintains its speed but changes direction d. The object maintains both its speed and direction

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In which situation is the net force acting on an object zero?

a. The object increases speed and changes direction

b. The object increases speed but does not change direction

c. The object maintains its speed but changes direction

d. The object maintains both its speed and direction

 
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