Newtons First Law (GCSE Physics)

Two identical boxes sit side by side. One is doubled in mass by filling with heavy material. If the same horizontal force is applied to both, what does Newton’s First Law (and Newton’s Second) predict?

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

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?

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

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

A spacecraft fires thrusters briefly then shuts them off. While thrusters are off the craft drifts at constant velocity. Which statement is correct?

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

A puck on air hockey table has low friction and moves straight at steady speed. A gust of air from the side acts for a very short time then stops. What immediate effect does the gust have?

A soccer ball at rest on a field needs a push to start rolling. Which statement best matches Newton’s First Law?

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

A satellite orbits Earth at constant speed in a circular path. How does this reconcile with Newton’s First Law?