If there is really no friction and no air resistance, then NO force is needed to keep an object moving in a straight line at constant speed. Check out Newton's first law of motion again.
Answer:
F = 0 N
Explanation:
Given that,
Mass of the hockey puck, m = 0.2 kg
Speed of hockey puck, v = 8 m/s
As the speed is constant. So, there is no change in the velocity. As a result, the acceleration of the hockey puck is 0. Force is given by :
[tex]F=ma[/tex]
Since, a = 0
F = 0
So, the amount of force needed to keep a 0.2 kg hockey puck moving at a constant speed of 8 m/s on friction less ice is zero newton.
