Question

1. What type of inertia is possessed by the coin?

2. Give one more example of the same type of inertia as mentioned in above question

3. Will your observation change if a heavier cardboard is used:




Apply the principles learnt in above activity to the following situations

1. When a car comes to a stop, the passengers fall forward. Why?

2. Name and define different types of inertia

3. Give one example each of the above types.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. The coin has inertia, meaning it really wants to stay in one place. If you move the card slowly, it isn't fast enough to overcome that force. If you flick it quickly, the coin stays in one place and then drops into the cup.