Physics-Newton's Laws

NEET Physics Newton's Laws Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): A body continues to be in its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force. | Reason (R): The state of rest or uniform linear motion implies zero acceleration.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The assertion is Newton's First Law of Motion, which describes inertia. The reason correctly explains that zero acceleration corresponds to a state of rest or uniform motion, as derived from Galileo's concept.

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