Proof of Newton's First Law of Motion

Theorem

A body continues in a state of uniform motion unless acted on by an external force.

Proof

Let a body consist of particlesof massat position vectors

The equation of motion for particleis

The force acting on the body is

The position vector of the centre of mass

The centre of mass has acceleration

If there is no external force thenand motion is uniform.

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