A skater gliding on ice will continue to move in the same direction and with the same speed (in the absence of the action of additional forces). This exemplifies which of the following laws?

A skater gliding on ice will continue to move in the same direction and with the same speed (in the absence of the action of additional forces). This exemplifies which of the following laws?




A. Newton's first law of inertia
B. Newton's second law of acceleration
C. Newton's third law of action/reaction
D. Newton's law of gravitational force








Answer: A