Application of inertia in our daily lives
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⇒Inertia of rest
If pulled quickly, a tablecloth can be removed from underneath the dishes. The dishes have the tendency to remain still as long as the friction from the movement of the tablecloth is not too great.
If a stopped car is hit by a moving car from behind, the passengers inside may experience whiplash as a result of the body moving forward but the head lagging behind. The head is experiencing inertia.
⇒Inertia of motion
Seat belts tighten in a car when it stops quickly.
Men in space find it more difficult to stop moving because of a lack of gravity acting against them.
⇒Inertia of direction
If you throw a rock straight up, it will not vary from its direction.
Inertia enables ice skaters to glide on the ice in a straight line.
- Inertia of rest
If an object is in the ,it will be in rest unless an external force is applies on it.
Ex:- When a car start then we move back side due to inertia of rest.
- Inertia of Motion
If an object is in motion , it will be in motion unless an external force is applied on it.
Ex:- A car that is moving will continue, even if you switch the engine off.
- Inertia of Direction
An object will stay moving in the same direction unless a force acts on it.
Ex:- When you stir coffee or tea and stop, the swirling motion continues due to inertia.