An asteroid is drifting through the vacuum of deep space, far from any stars or planets, at a constant speed of 500 meters per second. What can be concluded about the forces acting on the asteroid?

A constant force from its initial formation is still pushing it forward.

The net force acting on it is zero.

Its own gravity is the only force acting on it, causing it to move.

The force of inertia is what propels it forward through space.

Which statement best describes the scientific principle of inertia?

A force is always required to keep an object moving at a constant speed.

Objects naturally resist changes to their state of motion, whether at rest or moving.

The speed of an object is directly proportional to the net force applied to it continuously.

Objects in motion will naturally slow down and come to a stop without any external forces.

A net force must be applied to it.

Its internal energy must decrease over time.

The initial force that set it in motion must eventually wear off.

It will naturally change direction after traveling a certain distance.

The forward force from the motor is significantly greater than the force of friction.

There are no horizontal forces acting on the car at all because it is not accelerating.

The force of friction is the only horizontal force acting on the car, causing it to move.

The forward force from the motor is exactly balanced by the opposing force of friction.

The force of the bus's brakes being directly transferred to the passengers.

The passengers' inertia, their tendency to remain in a state of forward motion.

A sudden change in air pressure inside the bus that pushes everyone forward.

The floor of the bus briefly tilting downward towards the front during the stop.