Question

An object at rest will remain at rest and an object in motion will remain in motion until and unless it is acted upon by an external force. This is Newton's –

A First law Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Second law Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Third law Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Fourth law Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Newton's first law of motion - sometimes referred to as the law of inertia-states that every object will remain at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless compelled to change its state by the action of an external force. This is normally taken as the definition of inertia.

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