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Newton's First Law of Motion (Law of Inertia)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion with the same speed and direction, unless acted upon by an external force.

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