Question
Can there be displacement of an object in the absence of any force acting on it? Think. Discuss this question with your friends and teacher.
Solution
Yes, there can be displacement of an object in the absence of any force acting on it.
We know that F = m x a, then m x a = 0 for F = 0
Since mass 'm' cannot be zero, therefore, when force F = 0, then acceleration 'a' = 0. In such a situation, either the object is at rest or it is in uniform motion in straight line. For example, rain drops falling on the earth while the net force on them is zero. There is displacement of the water droplets.
