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The first law of motion, also known as the law of inertia, states that an object at rest will remain at rest, and an object in motion will remain in motion with a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force.

Table of Contents:

• First Law of Motion
• Clauses
• FAQs

Sir Isaac Newton formulated the laws of motion in the 17th century based on his observations and experiments. He is considered to be one of the greatest scientists of all time and is known for his contributions to physics and mathematics.

Newton’s first law of motion was inspired by Galileo Galilei’s work on the concept of inertia, which describes the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion. Newton’s second law of motion was developed from his experiments with falling objects and his understanding of the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration. His third law of motion was based on his observations of the interactions between objects and how they exert forces on each other.

In addition to his experiments and observations, Newton developed the mathematical tools needed to describe and analyze the behavior of objects in motion. He developed calculus and used it to develop equations that describe the relationships between force, mass, and motion.

The laws of motion have since become fundamental principles of physics, and they are used in various fields, such as engineering, biomechanics, and robotics, to design and build machines that operate efficiently and effectively.

The First Law Of Motion

The first law of motion, also known as the law of inertia, states that an object at rest will remain at rest, and an object in motion will remain in motion with a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force. This means that an object will maintain its state of motion unless there is a net force acting on it.

The formula for the first law of motion is:

F_net=0

where F_net is the net force acting on the object.

Here are some examples of the first law of motion:

1. A book resting on a table will remain at rest until someone applies force to move it.

2. A ball rolling on a flat surface will continue to roll at a constant speed and in a straight line, unless acted upon by an external force, such as friction or gravity.

3. A satellite orbiting the Earth will continue to do so at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force, such as atmospheric drag or gravity from another celestial body.

4. A car driving down a straight road at a constant speed will continue to do so unless an external force, such as a strong wind or a change in the road surface, acts on the car.

In each of these examples, the object will continue to move with a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force. The first law of motion helps us to understand why objects behave the way they do and is fundamental to our understanding of physics.

Clauses For The First Law Of Motion

The first law of motion is dependent on two circumstances:

1. Objects at rest: The velocity (v) and acceleration (a) of an object are both zero when it is at rest. The object remains at rest as a result.

2. During motion, an object’s velocity is greater than zero (v > 0), while its acceleration (a = 0) is also zero. As a result, the object will continue to move in the same direction and at the same speed.

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