Which of the following is not the characteristics of matter?
A
The matter has a mass
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B
Matter does not have inertia
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C
Matter is affected by gravity
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D
Matter cannot be destroyed
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Solution
The correct option is B Matter does not have inertia The matter is affected by inertia. Inertia is the tendency of the matter to be in a state of rest or motion. Example: The book on the desk remains in rest position until it is picked up from that desk. Thus it is showing inertia.