Question

Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: A body likes to retain its state until the external force is applied
Statement 2: To stop the moving body the applied force should be greater than the force by which the body is moving.
Which one of the following is correct about the above statements?

• A. Both statements are true
• B. Both statements are false
• C. Statement 1 is true and 2 is false
• D. Statement 1 is false and 2 is true
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both statements are true

Newton's first law of motion states that a body at rest remains at rest, or if in motion, remains in motion at a constant velocity unless acted on by a net external force. This is also known as the law of inertia. Inertia is the tendency of an object to remain at rest or remain in motion.

The stopping force should be greater than the moving force so the overall body gets retardation and can be stopped within time.