Question 23

Question

Which of the following is an example of Newton's First Law?

a
A baseball hits collides with a fence and they exchange forces
b
A stationary book on the table must be picked up in order for it to move
c
Increasing the mass on an object experiencing the same force would decrease the acceleration
d
A rocket made with lighter composite materials will accelerate faster than a heavier one

Answer 1

The example that illustrates Newton's First Law of Motion (also known as the law of inertia) is:

b. A stationary book on the table must be picked up in order for it to move.

This statement highlights the concept that an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an external force, which directly relates to Newton's First Law.

The other options (a, c, and d) do not specifically describe this principle.