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Emily is riding her skateboard down the sidewalk at 2 m/s when she suddenly hits a rock, causing the skateboard to stop. According to Newton's first law of motion, what happens to Emily?

a
Emily accelerates forward.

b
Emily moves forward at 2 m/s.

c
Emily moves forward at less than 2 m/s.

d
Emily stops with her skateboard.

2 Answers

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B. Emily moves forward at 2 m/s.

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Answer: (b)

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the law of conservation of momentum.

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