Which one of the following has maximum inertia? 

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  1. An atom
  2. A molecule
  3. A one-rupee coin
  4. A cricket ball

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Option 4 : A cricket ball
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CONCEPT:

  • Newton’s first law of motion: It is also called the law of inertia. Inertia is the ability of a body by virtue of which it opposes a change.
  • According to Newton’s first law of motion, an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force.
  • The inertia of rest: When a body is in rest, it will remain at rest until we apply an external force to move it. This property is called inertia of rest.
  • The inertia of motion: When a body is in a uniform motion, it will remain in motion until we apply an external force to stop it. This property is called inertia of motion.

EXPLANATION:

  • The heavier the object is harder to move it or the greater the amount of force required to move it hence higher the inertia.
  • Since higher mass has higher inertia. In all the above 4 options, a cricket ball has maximum mass so it will have maximum inertia. Hence option 4 is correct.
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