Physics
Is force needed to keep a moving body in motion?
Laws of Motion
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No, force is not needed to keep a moving body in motion.
Reason — If a body is set in motion, it will remain in motion even when the force applied to set the body in motion is withdrawn, provided that there is no other force such as friction etc., to oppose the motion.
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