Newton's First Law Quiz
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What is Newton's first law also known as?

  • The law of acceleration
  • The law of gravity
  • The law of motion
  • The law of inertia (correct)
  • 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 (correct)
  • It slows down and stops
  • It speeds up indefinitely
  • It changes direction constantly
  • In Newton's first law, what is the term for the property of matter to resist changes in motion?

  • Inertia (correct)
  • Momentum
  • Gravity
  • Friction
  • What is the other name for Newton's first law?

    <p>Law of Inertia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the concept behind Newton's first law?

    <p>An object in motion will continue moving at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of Newton's first law?

    <p>A book resting on a table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the other name for Newton's first law?

    <p>Law of Inertia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Newton's first law, what happens to the motion of an object when no force is acting upon it?

    <p>It continues in its state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the property of matter described in Newton's first law that causes objects to resist changes in motion?

    <p>Inertial mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Newton's First Law

    • Also known as the Law of Inertia.
    • Describes that an object in motion will stay in motion at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force.
    • An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by a force.

    Key Concepts

    • Inertia is the property of matter that causes it to resist changes in its state of motion.
    • This law demonstrates the relationship between force, mass, and motion.

    Practical Applications

    • A hockey puck sliding on ice will continue to move until friction or another force stops it.
    • A passenger in a car lurches forward when the car suddenly stops due to their inertia.

    Terms to Remember

    • Inertia: Resistance of any physical object to any change in its velocity.
    • Force: Any interaction that, when unopposed, will change the motion of an object.

    Summary

    • Newton's First Law emphasizes that forces are necessary to change the state of motion of objects.

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    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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