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Inertia is the property of an object that resists changes to its state of motion, directly related to mass. There are three types of inertia: inertia of rest, inertia of motion, and inertia of direction, each demonstrating how objects respond to external forces. Newton's First Law of Motion encapsulates the concept of inertia, emphasizing that objects maintain their state of motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced external force.

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Inrtia

Inertia is the property of an object that resists changes to its state of motion, directly related to mass. There are three types of inertia: inertia of rest, inertia of motion, and inertia of direction, each demonstrating how objects respond to external forces. Newton's First Law of Motion encapsulates the concept of inertia, emphasizing that objects maintain their state of motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced external force.

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Inrtia

### **Class Notes on Inertia**

#### **Definition of Inertia**

Inertia is the property of an object that resists changes to its state of motion. It is a fundamental
concept in physics and is directly related to mass. The greater the mass of an object, the greater its
inertia.

#### **Types of Inertia**

1. **Inertia of Rest** – The tendency of an object to remain at rest unless acted upon by an external
force.

- Example: A book on a table stays in place until pushed.

2. **Inertia of Motion** – The tendency of an object in motion to remain in motion at the same
speed and direction unless acted upon by an external force.

- Example: A moving car continues to move even when the engine is turned off, unless friction or
another force stops it.

3. **Inertia of Direction** – The tendency of an object to maintain its direction of motion unless
acted upon by an external force.

- Example: Passengers in a turning car experience a sideways force due to their inertia.

#### **Newton’s First Law and Inertia**

Newton’s First Law of Motion states:

*"An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in
the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced external force."*

This law explains that inertia is the reason objects resist changes in their motion.

#### **Factors Affecting Inertia**

- **Mass**: The greater the mass, the greater the inertia.

- **Velocity** (inertia of motion): Moving objects tend to resist changes in their velocity.

#### **Everyday Examples of Inertia**


- When a bus starts suddenly, passengers lurch backward due to inertia of rest.

- When a running person stops suddenly, they tend to fall forward due to inertia of motion.

- A rotating fan continues to spin even after turning off due to inertia of motion.

#### **Conclusion**

Inertia is an essential concept in physics that explains why objects resist changes in their motion.
Understanding inertia helps in analyzing motion and forces in everyday life.

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