6 Questions
According to Newton's first law of motion, what happens to a body at rest or in motion?
It tends to stay at rest or in motion
What did Sir Isaac Newton use his three laws of motion to explain and explore?
The motion of physical objects and systems
What happens to the velocity of an object that experiences no net force?
It remains constant
What is the relationship between net external force and the motion of a body, according to Newton's first law of motion?
Net external force has no effect on a body's motion.
What does the term 'inertia' refer to in Newton's first law of motion?
The tendency of a body to resist changes in motion.
What is the basis for mechanics, according to the text?
The relationship between forces acting on a body and the motions experienced due to these forces.
Test your knowledge of Newton's First Law of Motion and its definition of inertia with this quiz. Learn about the history of the law and Sir Isaac Newton's contribution to the field of science.
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