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NEWTON’S LAWS OF MOTIONNewton’s laws of mo on, three statements describing the rela ons between
the forces ac ng on a body and the mo on of the body, first formulated by
English physicist and mathema cian Isaac Newton, which are the founda on of
classical mechanics.
Newton’s first law: the law of inertia
Newton’s First Law of Motion, also known as the Law of Inertia, is a fundamental
principle that describes the behaviour of objects in the absence of external
influences. The term “Law of Inertia” emphasizes the concept of inertia, which
refers to the property of massive objects to resist changes in their state of
motion. This idea stems from the observation that objects naturally maintain
their current state of rest or motion, resisting any changes unless acted upon by
an external force.
By naming the first law of motion the “Law of Inertia,” Newton highlighted this
inherent property of objects and laid the groundwork for understanding how
forces can cause changes in motion. Newton’s first law of motion states that
objects persist in their current state of motion unless compelled to do otherwise
by an external force. Whether an object is at rest or in uniform motion, it will
continue in that state unless a net external force acts upon it.
One crucial insight provided by Newton’s First Law is that the object will
maintain a constant velocity in the absence of a net force resulting from
unbalanced forces acting on an object. If the object is already in motion, it will
continue moving at the same speed and direction. Likewise, if the object is at
rest, it will remain stationary. However, introducing an additional external force
will cause the object’s velocity to change, responding to the magnitude and
direction of the force applied.
Understanding Newton’s First Law of Motion sets the stage for a deeper
exploration of the subsequent laws that govern the complexities of motion. By
comprehending this fundamental principle, we gain crucial insights into how
objects behave independently and how external forces influence their motion.
The first law of motion provides a strong foundation for further understanding
the dynamics and behaviour of objects in the physical world.
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