Newtons First Law (GCSE Physics)

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

A bullet embedded in a stationary block causes the block to move. Which law explains why the block moves even though initially it was at rest?

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 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 stationary object and a moving object of equal mass are subjected to equal net forces for the same time. Which statement about their changes in motion is correct?

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

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?

Which everyday example best demonstrates Newton’s First Law for an object at rest?

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

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?