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?

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Newton's first law of inertia states that an object in motion will stay in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an external force. This law explains why a skater continues to glide on ice in the same direction and with the same speed when no additional forces are applied.

A Skater Gliding on Ice Will Continue to Move in the Same