If an object is at rest, can we conclude that no external forces are acting on it?

Physics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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No, we can not conclude that there are no forces acting on an object when it is at rest. Because it is possible that they are two or more forces acting on an object but in opposite direction which makes the net force zero. Thus, When an object is at rest, it means that the net force acting on the object is zero.