Practice Inertia And Its Types (3.4) - Laws of Motion

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Question 1.
What does inertia mean?
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Think about how objects behave when no force acts on them.
Question 2.
Can you name the three types of inertia?
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They all relate to how objects resist changes.
3Question 3.
What is inertia?
- A type of force
- Resisting change in motion or rest
- An acceleration
- None of the above
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It relates to how objects behave when no external force acts on them.
4Question 4.
Which type of inertia is demonstrated when a rider falls back when a horse starts?
- Inertia of Rest
- Inertia of Motion
- Inertia of Direction
- All of the above
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Consider what happens to objects that are initially still.
Question 5.
A car is moving at 60 km/h. It suddenly stops when the brakes are applied. Discuss the effects of inertia on the passengers inside.
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Consider how seatbelts mitigate injuries.
Question 6.
While riding a bicycle at a steady pace, you suddenly swerve left. Describe the behavior of your body and relate it to inertia.
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Think of your body's reaction versus the bike's direction.

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