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Question
The inertia of a moving object depends on :
Options
momentum of the object
speed of the object
mass of the object
shape of the object
Solution
mass of the object
The inertia of a moving object depends on the mass of the object. Heavier objects tend to resist a change in their state more than the lighter objects do.
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