Inertia and Newton's First Law Quiz
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According to Newton's first law, what is inertia?

  • The acceleration of an object in motion
  • The force exerted by an object in motion
  • The tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion (correct)
  • The distance traveled by an object in motion

Which of the following best describes inertia?

  • The force that causes an object to decelerate
  • The force that causes an object to accelerate
  • The tendency of an object to remain at rest or in motion (correct)
  • The tendency of an object to change its shape

What does Newton's first law state about inertia?

  • Inertia is inversely proportional to the mass of an object
  • Inertia is independent of the mass of an object (correct)
  • Inertia is directly proportional to the mass of an object
  • Inertia is directly proportional to the velocity of an object

Which of the following statements describes Newton's first law in relation to objects at rest?

<p>Objects at rest tend to stay at rest unless acted upon by an external force (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Newton's first law, what happens to an object at rest when no external force is applied to it?

<p>It remains at rest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concept described by Newton's first law in relation to objects at rest?

<p>Inertia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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