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Inertia
Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist a change in its motion. If an object is already at rest, inertia will keep it at rest. If the object is already moving, inertia will keep it moving. Think about what happens when you are riding in a car that stops suddenly. Your body moves forward on the seat. Why? The brakes stop the car but not your body, so your body keeps moving forward because of inertia. That’s why it’s important to always wear a seat belt.
Questions
1. What is inertia?
2. Describe how inertia affects motion.
What is inertia? Describe how inertia affects motion.