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Which law of motion is also called law of inertia ?

Correct answer: A. 1st law

  • A. 1st law
  • B. 2nd law
  • C. 3rd law
  • D. all 1st, 2nd and 3rd laws

Explanation

Newton's first law states that an object remains at rest or continues with uniform velocity unless acted on by a net external force, expressing the principle of inertia. Option a is correct; option b is a likely mistake because the second law concerns force and acceleration, not resistance to changes in motion.

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