Introduction

 Newton's First Law of Motion

 Newton's First Law of Motion states that an object at rest will stay at rest and an
object in motion will stay in motion with constant velocity unless acted upon by
an external force.
 Also known as the law of inertia.
 Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion.
Definition

 Newton's First Law

 The First Law of Motion states that an object at rest will stay at rest and an object
in motion will stay in motion with constant velocity unless acted upon by an
external force.
Example

 Object at Rest
 Imagine a book lying on a table. It will stay at rest until someone applies force to
move it.
Example

 Object in Motion
 When you slide a pen on a desk, it eventually comes to a stop because of friction.
If there was no friction, the pen would keep moving forever.
Misunderstanding

 Opposing Force
 Some people think that an object in motion must have an opposite force acting on
it to slow it down. This is not true according to Newton's First Law.
Misunderstanding

 Equal and Opposite Force

 Another common misconception is that every object in motion must have an equal
and opposite force acting on it. However, this is a misinterpretation of Newton's
Third Law, not Newton's First Law.
Misunderstanding

 Velocity and Force

 It is important to understand that an object in motion doesn't need a force to keep
moving at a constant velocity. It only needs a force to change its velocity.
Experimental Example

 Styrofoam Ball
 Let's conduct an experiment to demonstrate Newton's First Law.
 Place a styrofoam ball on a level surface and give it a gentle push. Observe how
the ball keeps rolling until it encounters an external force.
Experimental Example

 Cart on a Ramp
 In this experiment, we will use a cart on a ramp to demonstrate Newton's First
Law.
 Place a cart on a ramp and release it. Observe how the cart stays at rest until
gravity pulls it down, or it encounters another force.
Experimental Example

 Air Hockey
 Air hockey is another great experiment to illustrate Newton's First Law.
 Turn on the air hockey table and place a puck on it. Notice how the puck glides
smoothly, demonstrating its tendency to remain in motion.
Example

 Astronauts in Space
 In space, there is no air resistance or friction to slow down objects. Therefore, if
astronauts push an object, it will keep moving unless acted upon by another force.
Example

 Car Suddenly Stops

 When driving in a car and suddenly stopping, you may feel your body continue
moving forward. This is because of inertia
 your body wants to keep moving at the same velocity.
Example

 Moving Bus
 Imagine you are standing on a moving bus and it suddenly stops. You may
stumble forward due to your inertia. This demonstrates Newton's First Law.
Example

 Balloon and Air

 Inflate a balloon and release it without tying the end. Watch as it zooms around
the room due to the air being expelled, showing Newton's First Law in action.
Example

 Hockey Puck Sliding

 On an ice rink, when a hockey puck is sliding, it will keep moving until friction or
another force causes it to stop or change direction. This aligns with Newton's First
Law.
Example

 Ball Rolling Downhill

 If you release a ball at the top of a hill, it will roll downhill due to gravity. Its
inertia will cause it to continue moving until acted upon by another force.
Misunderstanding

 Force to Start Motion

 Some may mistakenly believe that an object needs a force to start moving.
However, according to Newton's First Law, an object at rest will remain at rest
unless acted upon by an external force.
Misunderstanding

 Constant Force for Motion

 Another common misconception is that an object in motion needs a constant force
to keep moving. Newton's First Law states that an object in motion will stay in
motion with constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force.
Summary

 Newton's First Law

 Newton's First Law of Motion, also known as the law of inertia, states that an
object at rest will stay at rest and an object in motion will stay in motion with
constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force.
Review

 Questions and Answers

 Use your knowledge of Newton's First Law to answer these questions.