Newtons First Law (GCSE Physics)

A freight train needs a long distance to stop after brakes are applied. Which explanation uses Newton’s First Law?

A tablecloth is pulled quickly out from under dishes and the dishes remain almost in place. Which principle explains this?

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?

A driver in a car suddenly brakes and a passenger lurches forward. Which explanation uses Newton’s First Law?

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

A car travelling along a straight road is hit from the side and changes direction. Which aspect of Newton’s First Law is illustrated by the car’s original motion before the impact?

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 car cruising at constant speed on a straight, level runway suddenly has its engine cut but there is very little friction. According to Newton’s First Law, what will the car do next?

A heavy suitcase on a stationary airport trolley will remain at rest unless a resultant force acts on it. Which statement best explains this using Newton’s First Law?

A skateboarder glides at constant velocity on smooth pavement. Which force situation is consistent with Newton’s First Law?