Which of the following statements is correct according to Newton's first law of motion? A. an object in motion eventually comes to a halt; B. if an object at rest is acted upon by a force, it must move. C. an object in motion moves in a parabolic trajectory unless acted upon by a net force. D. an object at rest remains at rest unless acted upon by a net force.

Which of the following statements is correct according to Newton's first law of motion? A. an object in motion eventually comes to a halt; B. if an object at rest is acted upon by a force, it must move. C. an object in motion moves in a parabolic trajectory unless acted upon by a net force. D. an object at rest remains at rest unless acted upon by a net force.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter7: Gravity

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