Which of the Following Expresses a Principle,which Was Initially Stated

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following expresses a principle,which was initially stated by Galileo and was later incorporated into Newton's laws of motion?

• A)An object's acceleration is inversely proportional to its mass.
• B)For every action there is an equal but opposite reaction.
• C)The natural condition for a moving object is to remain in motion.
• D)The natural condition for a moving object is to come to rest.

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Definitions:

Cytoplasm

The gel-like substance within a cell, excluding the nucleus, that contains organelles and is the site of various vital metabolic processes.

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, managing the entry and exit of substances.

Filtration

A process that separates particles from a fluid (liquid or gas) by passing the fluid through a filter medium that only allows the fluid to pass through.

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms for converting food to energy, repairing cells, and discarding waste.