5.2.6

Newton's First Law

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Newton’s 1st Law

Newton's 1st Law says that the velocity of an object will only change if a resultant force is acting on the object. This applies to a stationary (still) or moving object.

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Stationary (still)

  • If an object is stationary (not moving) and there is no resultant force acting on it, it will stay stationary.
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Moving

  • If an object is moving and there is no resultant force acting on it, the object will continue moving in the same direction at the same speed.
    • This means that the object will continue moving at the same velocity.
    • This also means that the velocity of an object will only change if a resultant force is acting on the object.

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