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Which of the following examples does not illustrate Newton's first law of motion?

A. a glass of water sits motionless on a counter
B. a rocket engine accelerates a spacecraft along its trajectory
C. two students push on opposite sides of a desk, but it does not move
D. a hockey puck slides across smooth ice in a straight line at constant speed
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Answer: B

Explanation: The rocket is accelerating the the spacecraft. Accelerating relates to Newtons Second Law of Motion.

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