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Standard IX
Physics
Mathematical Formulation of second law
When a body i...
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When a body is travelling at constant velocity, the net force on it is zero.
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True
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Solution
The correct option is
A
True
F = ma
a is acceleration and is defined as rate of change of velocity w.r.t. time.
a = dv / dt
Since velocity is constant, dv/dt = 0
so a= 0, F = 0
So, given statement is true.
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