Solution:
The net force $$ F_{net} $$ on the object is given by the difference between the applied force $$ F_{applied} $$ and the frictional force $$ F_{friction} $$.Given:$$ F_{applied} = 20 \, \text{N} $$$$ F_{friction} = 20 \, \text{N} $$Calculating the net force:$$ F_{net} = F_{applied} - F_{friction} $$$$ F_{net} = 20 \, \text{N} - 20 \, \text{N} $$$$ F_{net} = 0 \, \text{N} $$Since the net force on the object is zero, according to Newton's First Law, the object will remain at rest. Therefore, the state of motion of the object will be at rest.