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Hey,
Could anyone give me good examples of Newton's First Law of Motion?
THANKS ALOT,
Michael
Could anyone give me good examples of Newton's First Law of Motion?
THANKS ALOT,
Michael
What is Newton's First Law of Motion and how does it explain objects at rest?
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In summary, Newton's First Law of Motion states that an object will remain at rest or continue moving in a straight line at a constant speed unless acted upon by an external force. This can be seen in examples such as a car on an icy road and an astronaut pushing off a space shuttle. In both cases, the objects continue their original motion due to the absence of an external force.
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selfAdjoint
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A car on an icy road meets a turn, and the driver tries to turn it but it continues in a straight line (off the road). Why? The ice reduced the force that the tires could transfer to the body of the car, so it didn't feel the force of the turn and A body in motion will remain in that motion if no force acts on it.
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If you are looking for something a little more simple. Think about an astronaut pushing himself off the outside of a space shuttle. He will continue to move away from the spacecraft with a constant speed ( zero acceleration ). *** Of course this is ignoring other existing forces such as gravitational force. Hope this helps.
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Another one:
Look at something (anything) that is sitting on a table. Notice how it is not moving. Notice how it continues to not move.
Look at something (anything) that is sitting on a table. Notice how it is not moving. Notice how it continues to not move.
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Hey, I tried this... It was really exciting!
1. What is Newton's First Law of Motion?
The First Law of Motion, also known as the Law of Inertia, states that an object will remain at rest or in motion at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force.
2. What does "inertia" mean in relation to Newton's First Law?
Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. In other words, an object at rest will stay at rest and an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by a force.
3. How does Newton's First Law apply to everyday life?
Everyday examples of Newton's First Law can be seen in objects that remain in motion, such as a ball rolling down a hill, unless an external force, like friction, acts upon it. It also explains why objects tend to stay in their current state, whether it's at rest or in motion.
4. What is the relationship between mass and inertia in Newton's First Law?
The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia. This means that objects with larger masses require more force to change their state of motion, as they have a greater resistance to changes in motion.
5. Can Newton's First Law be broken or disproven?
No, Newton's First Law is a fundamental law of physics and has been proven to hold true in countless experiments. However, it is important to note that the law only applies to objects that are not experiencing any external forces, and in the real world, there are always some external forces acting on objects.
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