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CBSE - Physics - Force and Laws of Motion

Force and Laws of Motion

Short Answer Type

A horse continues to apply a force in order to move a cart with a constant speed. Explain why?

When a cart is moving on the road, it has to encounter friction. To maintain a constant speed, some force need to be applied continuously to overcome the friction. Hence, the horse needs to continuously apply a force in order move the cart with a constant speed. 

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