Question

Why is the first law of motion called law of inertia?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Law of Inertia it's also called Newton's first law of motion simply stated it means an object in motion tends to stay in motion or an object at rest tends to stay at rest unless the object is acted upon by an unbalanced force. ... The force down on the tennis ball is equaled by the force in my hand pushing up on that ball.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

there are 3 laws of Newton

the 1st law is also called law of inertia

inertia means the property of matter that opposes the motion

1st law- an object will continue in its position of rest or motion unless and until an unbalanced force is applied on it.