Newton's First Law of Motion

A simulation where learners observe objects in motion and at rest, exploring how forces—or the absence of them—affect motion, to understand Newton’s First Law: an object remains at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by a net force.

Category: Physics
Grades: Grades 6-12
Variant: Guided
Standards: NGSS Physical Science
Plays on: VRDesktopWeb

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Lab objectives and outcomes

Students will be able to describe the state of motion (at rest or in uniform motion) of an object in the absence of a net force.
Students will be able to predict the change in an object's state of motion when a net force is applied to it.
Students will be able to explain the relationship between a net force and an object's acceleration or lack thereof, consistent with Newton's First Law of Motion.

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