Which of the following is most closely related to Newton's first law of motion?
A) Physical changes always precede chemical changes.
B) If you cause a mass to accelerate, you are not changing its velocity.
C) The force of attraction between two masses does not depend on the distance between them.
D) If we apply a force to an object that is at rest, the object will apply an equal and opposite force.

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Newton's first law of motion, also known as the law of inertia, states that an object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an external force. Option D relates to the concept of forces and their interactions, which is a fundamental aspect of Newton's laws.

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