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Newton’s Laws

A student is late for class and is running when they hit a patch of ice and begin to slide. Which of Newton’s laws is best shown here? Explain.

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Answer:

Newton’s first law (i.e about inertia) is best shown in this example.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Newton's first law states that every object continues in its state either motion or rest until it is acted upon by any other external force.
  • As the student is in motion when he/ she hits the patch of ice. as no external force is applied, he/she continues the motion by sliding over the ice due to inertia.
  • Until the friction and other resistance force balances the motion he/she will not stop sliding.
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