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In Physics / Junior High School | 2025-07-21

5 example of inertia of direction

Asked by yveyve4844

Answer (1)

Inertia of direction is the tendency of an object to continue moving in a straight line at a constant speed unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. Here are five examples:A ball rolling across a flat surface: The ball will continue rolling in a straight line until friction slows it down.A hockey puck sliding on ice: With minimal friction, the puck will continue its trajectory until it hits something or slows down.A passenger in a car making a sharp turn: The passenger will tend to continue moving in a straight line, feeling a force pushing them outwards from the turn.A spinning top: The top continues to spin in the same direction unless a force (like friction or gravity) acts upon it to slow it down or change its direction.A tossed coin: Although affected by gravity, the coin initially travels in a mostly straight line until gravity pulls it downward, altering its trajectory.

Answered by PrincessUmbriel | 2025-07-26