Five different forces act on an object. Is it possible for the net force on the object to be zero? Explain

No. If there are forces on an object, they need to have a counterforce, otherwise the object won't be zero. Since there are only 5 forces, the 5th force has no counterforce, resulting in movement or reforming the object.

Of course it is!

- - Whatever the resultant of four of the forces is, one more force

with the same magnitude in exactly the opposite direction makes

the overall net force zero.

- - Example:

4 cheerleaders are in a tug-of-war against the captain of the football team.

The flag in the middle of the rope is stationary.

He's holding off all 4 of the skinny girls.

The net force on the flag is zero.