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.

Explanation

Yes, there can be displacement of an object in the absence of any force acting on it. We know that `F = m xx a`. Now, when force F = 0, then `m xx a = 0`. Since mass 'm' cannot be zero, therefore, when force F = 0, then accelration 'a' = 0. In such a situation, either the object is at rest (not moving) or it is in uniform motion in a straight line. In the latter case, there is a displacement of the object without any force acting on it.