Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Momentum and Newton's laws of motion

Momentum and Newton's laws of motion — practice question

Which statement is a direct consequence of Newton’s first law?

  • AA body remains at constant velocity unless acted upon by a resultant force.
  • BA satellite in circular motion about the Earth has a constant velocity.
  • CA water drop leaving a spinning umbrella travels at a constant velocity.
  • DThe force acting on an object is equal to its change in momentum.

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