Question

Define inertia? given the classification
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Answer 1

The inherent property of the body to resist any change in its state of rest or the state of uniform motion unless it is influenced upon by an external unbalanced force is known as inertia.

Classification :

(i) Inertia of rest

(ii) Inertia of motion

(iii) Inertia of direction .

Answer 2

Inertia: The inherent property of a body to resist any change in its state of rest or the state of uniform motion, unless it is influenced upon by an external unbalanced force, is known as 'inertia'.

Types of Inertia :-

• Inertia of rest
• Inertia of Motion
• Inertia of Direction