Question

Which among the following statements is correct?

• A. A heavier body has a larger inertia than a lighter body
• B. A lighter body has a larger inertia than a heavier body
• C. Inertia of a body does not depend on its mass
• D. Inertia is the ability of a body to change its state of rest or of uniform motion on its own

Answer 1

The correct option is A A heavier body has a larger inertia than a lighter body

Inertia is the ability of a body to resist any change in its state of rest or uniform motion. Mass is the measure of inertia. Thus, a heavier body has larger inertia than a lighter body. Hence, the correct answer is option (1).