Practice - Newton’s First Law (Law of Inertia)
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Practice Questions
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Define inertia.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you try to push something heavy.
What happens to an object in motion when no forces act on it?
💡 Hint: Consider what would happen if you kicked a ball in space.
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Interactive Quizzes
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According to Newton’s First Law, an object at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by a force.
💡 Hint: Think about how hard it is to push a stationary object.
What does inertia depend on?
💡 Hint: Remember the difference in effort needed to push a toy versus a boulder.
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Challenge Problems
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A 10 kg rock sits on the ground. If someone applies a force of 50 N to push it, will it move? Explain why.
💡 Hint: Consider how heavy the object is and the force needed to move it.
Two identical cars are traveling at the same speed. Car A suddenly stops, and Car B continues moving. Analyze the motion of both cars and explain what happens.
💡 Hint: What causes the changes in motion for both cars?
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