Question
Why does an object in motion stay in motion unless acted on by an unbalanced force?
Responses
A because forces are what stop and start motionbecause forces are what stop and start motion
B because balanced forces cannot exist in naturebecause balanced forces cannot exist in nature
C because motion is the inherent state of all matterbecause motion is the inherent state of all matter
D because motion, once begun, continues to accelerate
Responses
A because forces are what stop and start motionbecause forces are what stop and start motion
B because balanced forces cannot exist in naturebecause balanced forces cannot exist in nature
C because motion is the inherent state of all matterbecause motion is the inherent state of all matter
D because motion, once begun, continues to accelerate
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is A: "because forces are what stop and start motion." This aligns with Newton's First Law of Motion, which states that an object in motion will remain in motion at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. Inertia is the property that describes this behavior, indicating that an object will maintain its state of motion until a force intervenes.