Physics
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Question
Newton's first law of motion is valid in_______?
A
Accelerated frame of reference
B
Inertial frame of reference
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C
Non-inertial frame of reference
D
None
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A
Accelerated frame of reference
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B
Inertial frame of reference
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C
Non-inertial frame of reference
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D
None
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Explanation
Newton's first law (the law of inertia) holds true only in inertial frames of reference -- those that are not accelerating.
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