First Law of Motion: Law of Inertia

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What is the First Law of Motion also known as?
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The Law of Inertia.
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Who formulated the First Law of Motion?
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Sir Isaac Newton.
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State Newton's First Law of Motion.
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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an unbalanced external force.
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What does the Law of Inertia describe?
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The resistance of any physical object to any change in its velocity.
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What is inertia?
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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.
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How does mass affect inertia?
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The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia.
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In the absence of any external forces, what happens to a moving object according to the Law of Inertia?
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It will continue to move at a constant velocity.
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Why do passengers tend to lurch forward in a sudden stop of a car?
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Due to the inertia of their bodies which keeps them moving forward.
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What is an example of inertia in daily life?
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A book lying on a table remains at rest unless someone moves it.
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Can inertia be seen in liquids?
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Yes, for example, when you stop stirring tea, the liquid continues spinning for a while.
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How is inertia applied in space exploration?
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Spacecrafts use inertia to travel vast distances at constant speeds with minimal fuel.
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Does inertia depend on the speed of the object?
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No, it depends on the mass of the object.
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What role does friction play in Newton's First Law?
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Friction is an external force which can act to slow down or stop motion.
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Is inertia a force?
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No, inertia is not a force; it is a property of matter.
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How is the First Law of Motion essential for understanding other laws of motion?
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It provides the foundation for understanding how objects interact with forces and how motion is influenced.
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