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I am aware that a constant force causes a constant acceleration but friction can counteract this. However, if I push something across a table, for example, it seems no matter how hard I push, the object travels at a constant velocity, even if I apply more force than the kinetic friction. The object seems to always travel at the same velocity as my hand, does this mean I am not actually applying a constant force?

Thanks in advance.

I am aware that a constant force causes a constant acceleration but friction can counteract this. However, if I push something across a table, for example, it seems no matter how hard I push, the object travels at a constant velocity, even if I apply more force than the kinetic friction. The object seems to always travel at the same velocity as my hand, does this mean I am not actually applying a constant force?

Thanks in advance.

I am aware that a constant force causes a constant acceleration but friction can counteract this. However, if I push something across a table, for example, it seems no matter how hard I push, the object travels at a constant velocity, even if I apply more force than the kinetic friction. The object seems to always travel at the same velocity as my hand, does this mean I am not actually applying a constant force?

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Why does it seem everything I push moves at a constant velocity?

I am aware that a constant force causes a constant acceleration but friction can counteract this. However, if I push something across a table, for example, it seems no matter how hard I push, the object travels at a constant velocity, even if I apply more force than the kinetic friction. The object seems to always travel at the same velocity as my hand, does this mean I am not actually applying a constant force?

Thanks in advance.