Overview
The Law of Inertia is a fundamental principle in physics that explains how objects behave when forces are applied. It states that an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. This concept is crucial for understanding motion and forces in our everyday l...
Key Terms
Example: A stationary ball will not move unless kicked.
Example: A book on a table stays there until someone picks it up.
Example: Two people pushing a car in opposite directions with equal force.
Example: A child pushing a swing causes it to move.
Example: Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the Earth.
Example: A runner moving from the start to the finish line.
Related Topics
Newton's Laws of Motion
A set of three laws that describe the relationship between the motion of an object and the forces acting on it.
intermediateFriction
The force that opposes the motion of an object, affecting how inertia is experienced.
intermediateAcceleration
The rate of change of velocity, which is influenced by the forces acting on an object.
intermediateKey Concepts
InertiaNewton's First LawBalanced ForcesUnbalanced Forces