Determining the State of Motion for an Object on a Surface
<p>Let F_{applied} be the applied force.</p>
<p>Let F_{frictional} be the frictional force.</p>
<p>Since F_{applied} = F_{frictional},</p>
<p>There is no net force acting on the object (F_{net} = F_{applied} - F_{frictional} = 0 N),</p>
<p>Thus, according to Newton's first law of motion, the object will remain at rest.</p>