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No, according to Newton's first law of motion, an object will continue to move with a constant velocity (which includes both speed and direction) only if no net force is acting on it. If an object is moving with a constant velocity, it means that the forces acting on it are balanced, resulting in no acceleration.

However, if any external force is applied to an object, it will cause a change in its velocity. To maintain a constant velocity, the forces acting on the object must continue to be balanced. For example, if you push a book on a table with a certain force, it will start moving, but if you remove your hand, it will eventually come to a stop due to the opposing force of friction.

In summary, without a force acting on an object, it will either remain at rest or continue to move with a constant velocity (in a straight line). Any change in velocity requires the application of force.

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