Explanation:
Newton's first law (law of inertia) states bodies remain at rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by external force. This defines inertia - resistance to change in motion state. Force is defined in second law; momentum conservation in third. Memory aid: 'First law = inertia; second = F=ma; third = action-reaction'. Fundamental concept frequently tested to assess basic mechanics understanding.
Explanation:
For uniform acceleration starting from rest, the displacement equation is s = ½at². Since displacement 's' is proportional to the square of time (t²), the displacement-time graph is a parabola curving upwards. A straight horizontal line on a v-t graph means constant velocity (zero acceleration).
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