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? asked in Science & MathematicsPhysics · 7 years ago

Physics Homework Help?

Given Newton’s First Law of Motion, what do we reasonably expect an object to do given the following scenarios?

Part (d) An object spins in place with no unbalanced forces or torques acting upon it, what do we expect this object to do?

The object’s spin will slow and eventually reverse direction.

None of these answers.

The object will begin to roll.

The object will continue spinning as it has been.

The object will spin faster and faster.

The object will slowly stop spinning.

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  • 7 years ago
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    Newton's first law states that a stationary or moving object will remain in that same state unless an external force is applied.

    The object will continue spinning as it has been.

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