Explain the differences between Inertia of motion and inertia of rest.

Open in App

Solution

INERTIA OF MOTION
INERTIA OF REST

(1) The inherent property of a body by virtue of which it cannot change its state of motion, is called inertia of motion .
(2)It is due to inertia of motion that a rotating fan continues to rotate for some time even after it is switched off or a person falls when he jumps from a moving bus.
(1) The inherent property of a body by virtue of which it cannot change its position of rest, is called inertia of rest .
(2) It is due to inertia of rest that passengers in a vehicle get a backward jerk when the vehicle starts suddenly or fruits hanging from a branch fall down when the branch is shaken

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Distinguish between:

(1) Force and momentum.

(2) Inertia of motion and inertia of direction

(3) Inertia of motion and inertia of rest.

What is the difference between inertia and Newton's first law of motion?

State and explain the law of inertia.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

INERTIA OF MOTION	INERTIA OF REST
(1) The inherent property of a body by virtue of which it cannot change its state of motion, is called inertia of motion . (2)It is due to inertia of motion that a rotating fan continues to rotate for some time even after it is switched off or a person falls when he jumps from a moving bus.	(1) The inherent property of a body by virtue of which it cannot change its position of rest, is called inertia of rest . (2) It is due to inertia of rest that passengers in a vehicle get a backward jerk when the vehicle starts suddenly or fruits hanging from a branch fall down when the branch is shaken