Newtons First Law (GCSE Physics)

A rocket in deep space, far from other bodies, travels at constant speed in a straight line. What does Newton’s First Law tell us about the forces on the rocket?

A block rests on an inclined plane with no motion. Which is the correct Newton’s First Law description of forces?

A cup is on the dashboard of a moving car. The car turns left sharply and the cup seems to move right relative to the car. Which is the correct Newton’s First Law explanation?

A spacecraft coasts with engines off. An astronaut throws a small tool away from the spacecraft. What happens to the spacecraft’s motion?

A student pushes a trolley and then removes the push; the trolley keeps rolling until brakes are applied. Which idea best illustrates Newton’s First Law?

A hockey puck slides across near-frictionless ice at steady speed. Later, it collides with the boards and slows. Which explains the puck’s steady motion before collision?

A hockey puck is sliding; you observe no external horizontal forces. According to Newton’s First Law, which of the following is true?

Two identical objects move at different constant speeds in straight lines. No resultant forces act. Which statement is true?

A child stands on a floating platform and jumps off quickly. The platform moves in the opposite direction. Which conservation principle (consistent with Newton’s First Law) explains this?

A book slides on a table and stops because of friction. Which statement best describes the forces during the motion before stopping?

A book sits on a table. Which explanation correctly uses Newton’s First Law to describe the book?