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Newton's First Law of Motion

Definition of Newton's First Law of Motion

An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. The behavior of all objects left undisturbed can be described by saying that objects keep on doing what they're doing.

Newton's First Law of Motion Explained with Examples

Newton's First Law of Motion and Spilled Coffee

Newton's First Law of Motion and Seat Belts

Newton's First Law and Projectiles

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Newton's First Law of Motion in Physics Problems

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