The force required to maintain a body at constant velocity in free space is equal to
A)the mass of the body.
B)zero.
C)the weight of the body.
D)the force required to stop it.
E)none of these.
This is in accordance with the law of
F)inertia.
G)action/reaction.
H)gravitation.
I)energy conservation.

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In free space, a body in motion will continue to move at a constant velocity without any force applied, according to Newton's first law of motion, also known as the law of inertia.

The Force Required to Maintain a Body at Constant Velocity