Differentiate between mass and inertia.

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The differences between mass and inertia are:
Mass
Inertia
1. The amount of matter in a body irrespective of its volume is termed mass. 1. The tendency of a body to continue its state of rest or motion is termed inertia.
2. Mass is an absolute quantity. 2. Inertia is a quantity that depends on mass. Greater the mass, greater the inertia.

Mass	Inertia
1. The amount of matter in a body irrespective of its volume is termed mass.	1. The tendency of a body to continue its state of rest or motion is termed inertia.
2. Mass is an absolute quantity.	2. Inertia is a quantity that depends on mass. Greater the mass, greater the inertia.