Practice - First Law (Law of Inertia)
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Practice Questions
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Define inertia in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how an object reacts when no external forces act on it.
What happens to a book lying on a table?
💡 Hint: Consider the absence of forces acting on the book.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does Newton's First Law state?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of inertia.
Is it true that a body will remain at rest unless acted upon by an external force?
💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of inertia.
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Challenge Problems
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A hockey puck slides across a smooth ice surface and eventually comes to a stop. Explain how this scenario relates to the concept of inertia and forces acting on the puck.
💡 Hint: Consider the forces that act on an object in motion.
In a high-speed car crash, the occupants are thrown forward despite the car stopping. Describe this phenomenon using the law of inertia.
💡 Hint: Relate the concept of inertia to real-life safety scenarios.
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