Inertia

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist a change in its motion.

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What happens to a resting object due to inertia?

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A resting object will remain at rest.

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How does mass relate to inertia?

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Heavy objects have more inertia than lighter objects.

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull acting on an object.

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What does it mean for an object to be in motion?

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An object is in motion if it changes its position over time.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force is a force that causes an object to change its motion.

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Can an object change its motion on its own?

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No, objects do not change their motion unless acted on by an unbalanced force.

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What is the relationship between inertia and motion?

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Inertia is the property that keeps an object in its current state of motion.

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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 due to inertia.

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What is the effect of inertia on a moving object?

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A moving object will continue to move at a constant speed in a straight line unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.