newton first law

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What is the other name of Newton's First Law?

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Law of Inertia

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What does Newton's First Law state about an object at rest?

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An object at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by an external force.

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What does Newton's First Law state about an object in motion?

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An object in motion will stay in motion at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force.

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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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Give an example of Newton's First Law in everyday life.

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A book on a table remains at rest until someone pushes it.

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What happens to a ball rolling on a flat surface if no forces act on it?

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It will continue to roll at a constant speed in a straight line.

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What is the relationship between mass and inertia?

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The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia.

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If a car suddenly stops, what happens to the passengers?

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They continue moving forward due to inertia.

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What is the significance of Newton's First Law in understanding motion?

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It helps explain why objects behave the way they do when forces are applied or not applied.

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How does Newton's First Law apply to space travel?

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In space, without air resistance, a spacecraft will continue moving indefinitely unless acted upon by another force.