Is it possible to exert a force on an object, yet the object does not accelerate?

Question

Is it possible to exert a force on an object, yet the object does not accelerate?

Answer 1

You have to over come the objects inertia. Until you have that much force the energy applied to the object will be absorbed in some other way, like the creation of heat.

Answer 2

The force exerted ON the object must be greater than the force exerted BY the object in order for axcelleration to occur.

More simply, you will find your answer if you attempt to make a brick wall accelerate.

Answer 3

The straight answer to your question is try pushing a huge boulders... Your question holds good only when the object is huge and is stationary but when the object is moving even a small force increases the speed or acceleration in minute quantities...

Answer 4

Compression would be pushing down. No acceleration. Tension, shear and torsion as well.

Answer 5

Yes, try pushing a car with your pinky.

Answer 6

A net force on an object with finite mass will allways cause an acceleration.

The key word is net force.  Reaction forces will oppose your force up to a point.  Until that point is reached the object will not accelerate.