Which law of Newton defines an ‘inertial frame of reference’?
First law of motion
Second law of motion
Third law of motion
Law of gravitation
A
Third law of motion
B
Second law of motion
C
Law of gravitation
D
First law of motion
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First Law of Newton states that when viewed in an inertial frame of reference, an object either remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force.
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