Newton's First Law

SLIDE 2

Multiple Choice

According to Newton's 1st Law, what will happen to an object in motion if no outside force acts on it?

• It will eventually stop on its own.

• It will continue moving at the same speed and direction.

• It will speed up.

• It will change direction randomly.

SLIDE 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an outside force?

• A force that is part of the object

• A force attached to the object

• A force given to an object that is NOT part of or attached to the object

• A force that only acts on living things

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Open Ended

Explain why Sir Isaac Newton is considered one of the greatest scientists of all time, based on his contributions mentioned in the slides.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about inertia and mass are correct?

• Inertia is the tendency to resist changes in motion.

• Mass is a measure of the amount of inertia.

• Mass changes depending on location.

• Mass is measured in kilograms (kg).

Multiple Choice

What is Newton's First Law of Motion also known as?

• The Law of Inertia

• The Law of Gravity

• The Law of Acceleration

• The Law of Energy