What is inertia?
Science Court: Inertia

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Newton's first law of motion?
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Newton's first law of motion states that an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by a net external force.
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How does mass affect inertia?
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The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia. This means heavier objects are harder to start moving or stop than lighter objects.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of inertia in everyday life?
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When a car suddenly stops, passengers lurch forward because their bodies want to continue moving at the same speed due to inertia.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to a spinning top when it loses energy?
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A spinning top will eventually stop spinning due to friction and air resistance, demonstrating that it is affected by external forces.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the relationship between force and motion?
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Force is required to change the motion of an object. Without force, an object's motion will remain constant.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of an object with high inertia?
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A large boulder has high inertia because it requires a significant amount of force to move it.
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