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According to Newton's first law, what happens to an object in the absence of external forces?
According to Newton's first law, what happens to an object in the absence of external forces?
- It experiences a constant acceleration
- It comes to a complete stop
- It oscillates between rest and motion
- It continues in its state of rest or uniform motion (correct)
How does Newton's first law define force?
How does Newton's first law define force?
- Force is the source of all motion
- Force is that which causes a change in motion (correct)
- Force is only relevant in the absence of motion
- Force is directly proportional to velocity
According to Newton's second law, what does the equation F = ma describe?
According to Newton's second law, what does the equation F = ma describe?
- The relationship between mass and velocity
- The relationship between force and velocity
- The relationship between force, mass, and acceleration (correct)
- The relationship between force and displacement
What can be inferred about force from Newton's second law?
What can be inferred about force from Newton's second law?
In what scenario can Newton's second law be used to analyze an object's motion?
In what scenario can Newton's second law be used to analyze an object's motion?
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