Newton's first law of motion

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What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

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Newton's First Law of Motion states that an object at rest will remain at rest, and an object in motion will continue in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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What is another name for Newton's First Law?

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The Law of Inertia.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces are forces that cause a change in the motion of an object, resulting in acceleration.

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How does inertia affect objects at rest?

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Objects at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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How does inertia affect moving objects?

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Moving objects will continue to move at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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What happens to a soccer ball kicked in outer space?

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The soccer ball will continue in motion with the same speed and direction due to the absence of significant forces acting on it.

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Why do dishes remain on the table when a tablecloth is pulled quickly?

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The dishes have inertia, which causes them to resist the change in motion when the tablecloth is pulled.

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What role do friction and air resistance play in motion?

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Friction and air resistance are examples of forces that can act as unbalanced forces, causing changes in motion.

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Can an object have inertia if it is not moving?

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Yes, all objects have inertia, regardless of whether they are at rest or in motion.