Which of the following statements include all the essential elements of Newton's first law?
A)A body persists in its state of uniform motion in a straight line as long as the net external force remains constant.
B)A body persists in its state of rest as long as the net external force remains constant.
C)A body at rest persists in its state of rest unless acted on by a non-zero net external force.
D)A body persists in its state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line unless acted on by a non-zero net external force.

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Newton's first law, also known as the law of inertia, states that an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by a non-zero net external force. This is accurately reflected in option D.

Which of the Following Statements Include All the Essential Elements