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If an object has no initial velocity, it means its initial velocity is zero (0 m/s). In such a case, the object's acceleration can still be non-zero or zero, depending on the forces acting on it.

According to Newton's second law of motion, the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force applied to it and inversely proportional to its mass. The equation can be written as:

acceleration (a) = net force (F) / mass (m)

If there is no net force acting on the object, the acceleration will be zero, regardless of its mass. This is known as zero acceleration or uniform motion. The object will continue to remain at rest or move with a constant velocity (if there are no other forces acting on it).

On the other hand, if there is a non-zero net force acting on the object, the acceleration will be non-zero. The object will experience a change in its velocity over time, and its acceleration will be determined by the magnitude and direction of the net force, as well as its mass.

In summary, if an object has no initial velocity, its acceleration can be either zero (if no net force acts on it) or non-zero (if there is a net force acting on it).

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