When equal and opposite forces result in no motion, the object is in...

• A. Unbalanced Forces
• B. Friction
• C. Normal Force
• D. Balanced Forces

Answer: (D)

When forces cancel each other out, the net force on the object is zero. That means there’s no acceleration, so the object doesn’t start moving or it continues moving at a constant velocity if it was already in motion. This situation is called being in a state of balanced forces (static equilibrium when at rest).

Friction or the normal force are just types of forces that can be present, but they don’t by themselves determine motion—it's the total, canceling effect of all forces that matters. If the push and the opposing force are exactly equal, they balance, and nothing changes motion-wise.