Well we can't see the picture that the teacher has, and we have to figure out what's in the picture from some clues in the answer choices. The picture seems to show an atom with 3 protons and 3 neutrons in the nucleus, and 3 electrons whizzing around the nucleus.
If that's what's in the picture, then Mike is correct (first choice), because the atomic number shows the number of protons in all atoms. There are 3 protons and the atomic number of lithium is 3.
Second choice . . . False, because electrons are not involved in the atomic mass.
Third and fourth choices . . . both false; sadly, Joan is woefully unclear on the concepts.
<span>combustion will not burn</span>
Taking into account the Newton's first Law, the correct answer is option C. To overcome an object's inertia, it must be acted upon by a force.
Newton's First Law, also called the Law of inertia, indicates that "Every body perseveres in its state of rest or of uniform rectilinear motion unless it is forced to change its state by forces impressed on it." This means that for a body to come out of its state of rest or of uniform rectilinear motion, it is necessary for a force to act on it.
In other words, it is not possible for a body to change its initial state (be it rest or motion) unless one or more forces intervene.
Finally, the correct answer is option C. To overcome an object's inertia, it must be acted upon by a force.
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