9 Questions
What is Newton's first law also known as?
The law of inertia
According to Newton's first law, what happens to an object in motion when no force is acting upon it?
It continues to move at a constant velocity
In Newton's first law, what is the term for the property of matter to resist changes in motion?
Inertia
What is the other name for Newton's first law?
Law of Inertia
Which of the following best describes the concept behind Newton's first law?
An object in motion will continue moving at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force
Which of the following is an example of Newton's first law?
A book resting on a table
What is the other name for Newton's first law?
Law of Inertia
According to Newton's first law, what happens to the motion of an object when no force is acting upon it?
It continues in its state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line
What is the term for the property of matter described in Newton's first law that causes objects to resist changes in motion?
Inertial mass
Test your knowledge of Newton's first law with this quiz. Also known as the law of inertia, this fundamental principle states that an object in motion will stay in motion, and an object at rest will stay at rest, unless acted upon by an external force. See how much you know about inertia and the behavior of objects in motion!
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