Question

Inertia of rest is the property by virtue of which the body is unable to change by itself:

• A. the state of rest only
• B. the state of uniform linear motion
• C. the direction of motion only
• D. the steady state of rest

Answer 1

The correct option is D

the steady state of rest

Explanation for the correct option

(D) the steady state of rest

1. If a body opposes changing its motion it is called Inertia of the body.
2. The inertia of rest is one of the properties of the body in which the body opposes changing its resting position.
3. The inertia of rest is the property by virtue of which the body is unable to change by itself to the steady state of rest.

Explanation for incorrect option(s)

(A), (B) and (C): The inertia of rest is the property of the body which says," it cannot change its state of rest on its own".

Hence, the inertia of rest is the property by virtue of which the body is unable to change by itself the steady-state of rest. hence option (d) is correct.