the net force on an object is zero if the two force acting on it in opposite directions are equal ?

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The net force is the total amount of force acted on an object. It becomes $0$ when the forces are equal, cancelling each other out (or balancing them - same thing).

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If the forces were equal, then they would cancel each other out. This results in a net force of zero.
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