The force required to maintain an object at a constant velocity in free space is equal to
A)zero.
B)the mass of the object.
C)the weight of the object.
D)the force required to stop it.

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According to Newton's first law of motion, an object in motion will remain in motion with a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force. Therefore, if the object is already at a constant velocity, no external force is required to maintain it.

The Force Required to Maintain an Object at a Constant