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Q · Newton's Laws of MotionMedium · 45s
Which of the following correctly describes Newton’s First Law of Motion?
TopicNewton's Laws of Motion
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Newton’s First Law, also known as the Law of Inertia, states that a body continues in its state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line unless compelled to change that state by an external force.
Final Answer: Option B - It states that an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force.