Why is it that a football does not stay in motion at a constant speed when thrown, as the First Law of Motion suggests that it would?

1) Air resistance and acceleration

2) Gravity and mass

3) Distance, mass and gravity

4) Air resistance and gravity

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Charles

Physics

31 October, 09:15

Why is it that a football does not stay in motion at a constant speed when thrown, as the First Law of Motion suggests that it would?

1) Air resistance and acceleration

2) Gravity and mass

3) Distance, mass and gravity

4) Air resistance and gravity

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Elena Collier · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option 1. A football does not stay in motion at a constant speed when thrown because as the First Law of Motion suggests there would be air resistance and acceleration that will tend to stop the ball.

Why is it that a football does not stay in motion at a constant speed when thrown, as the First Law of Motion suggests that it would?1) Air resistance and acceleration2) Gravity and mass3) Distance, mass and gravity4) Air resistance and gravity

Why is it that a football does not stay in motion at a constant speed when thrown, as the First Law of Motion suggests that it would?

1) Air resistance and acceleration

2) Gravity and mass

3) Distance, mass and gravity

4) Air resistance and gravity