NEET Physics Newton's Laws MCQ Question
What principle is expressed in Newton's first law of motion?
An object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force.
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
An object at rest will remain at rest if no net force acts on it.
The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Newton's first law of motion states that every body continues to be in its state of rest or uniform motion unless compelled by an external force to act otherwise, highlighting the concept of inertia.
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