Loose Leaf For Explorations: Introduction To Astronomy
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781260432145
Author: Thomas T Arny, Stephen E Schneider Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 3, Problem 1QFR
What is meant by inertia?
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To determine
The meaning of inertia.
Answer to Problem 1QFR
Inertia can be explained as the tendency of an object to remain unchanged.
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Inertia can be said as the tendency of an object or a body to continue in the state of rest or of uniform motion until and unless an external force acts on it.
In simple words, it is a tendency of an object to remain unchanged.
Conclusion:
Therefore, in simple words, inertia can be explained as the tendency of an object to remain unchanged.
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Loose Leaf For Explorations: Introduction To Astronomy
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