Physics-Newton's Laws

NEET Physics Newton's Laws MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11

What does Newton's first law of motion state?

A

A body remains at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force.

B

A body in motion will eventually stop due to air resistance.

C

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

D

The acceleration of a body is directly proportional to the net force acting on it.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Newton's first law of motion states that every body continues to be in its state of rest or of uniform motion in a straight line unless compelled by some external force to act otherwise, as stated in the NCERT context.

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