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Gravity and Motion

Question 3 • AZ-Earth and Space Science A (SC301)

According to Newton’s first law, which characteristic of a moving object would remain constant if there were no other forces acting on it?

Answer
A
size
B
mass
C
shape
D
speed

Explanation

Newton’s first law says that with no net force, a moving object continues at constant velocity—its speed and direction do not change. Of the choices, speed is the characteristic of its motion that remains constant. Mass may also remain unchanged, but that is not the motion characteristic described by the law.

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