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Which scenario best demonstrates an example of Newton's first law of motion?(1 point)
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A car passenger moves forward when a car suddenly stops.
A car passenger moves forward when a car suddenly stops.

A shopping cart accelerates when it is pushed.
A shopping cart accelerates when it is pushed.

A rocket lifts off from a launch pad.
A rocket lifts off from a launch pad.

A car passenger moves forward when a car suddenly stops.
A car passenger moves forward when a car suddenly stops.

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"A car passenger moves forward when a car suddenly stops."

Explanation: Newton's first law (the law of inertia) says an object in motion stays in motion unless acted on by an external force. When the car stops suddenly, the passenger tends to keep moving forward — demonstrating inertia.