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According to Newton's first law of motion, what happens to a body unless acted upon by a force?
According to Newton's first law of motion, what happens to a body unless acted upon by a force?
- Remains at rest only
- Gains momentum continuously
- Moves at a constant speed in a straight line (correct)
- Moves at a constant speed in a circular path
What is the relationship described by the net force on a body according to Newton's second law of motion?
What is the relationship described by the net force on a body according to Newton's second law of motion?
- Force is directly proportional to momentum
- Force is directly proportional to mass (correct)
- Force is inversely proportional to acceleration
- Force is directly proportional to velocity
According to Newton's third law of motion, what can be said about the magnitude and direction of forces exerted by two bodies on each other?
According to Newton's third law of motion, what can be said about the magnitude and direction of forces exerted by two bodies on each other?
- The forces have different magnitudes and opposite directions
- The forces have the same magnitude and the same direction
- The forces have the same magnitude and opposite directions (correct)
- The forces have different magnitudes and the same direction
Which publication originally contained Newton's three laws of motion?
Which publication originally contained Newton's three laws of motion?
What are the limitations to Newton's laws when objects move at very high speeds?
What are the limitations to Newton's laws when objects move at very high speeds?
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