What is the reaction force when hammering a nail?

In summary, inertia is called an inherent property because it is a fundamental characteristic of all matter. It is the resistance of an object to change its state of motion and is present in all objects, regardless of their mass or type. According to the third law of motion, when hammering a nail, the action is the force of the hammer exerted on the nail, while the reaction is the normal force the hammer exerts back onto the hammer. This is due to the inherent property of inertia in both the hammer and the nail.
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1. Why is inertia called an inherent property?

2. According to third law of motion, specify the action and reaction while hammering a nail.

Action is hammering but what's the reaction?
 
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What do you mean by the "action is hammering" The hammer strikes the nail: what is the action, and what is the reaction in this situation?
 
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reaction:Ouch when he misses?
 
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action: The force of the hammer exerted on the nail
reaction: The normal force the hammer exerts back onto the hammer

Inertia is an inherent property since it is simply something all things (matter) have. For example, inertia is an inherent property of mass, because without it, everything would be prone to acceleration with virtually no force applied.
(My explanation of inertia isn't that thorough).
 
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Nail pushes back on the hammer >.<

inertia is an inherent property because all matter posses it, it is not unique to a special type.
 
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AndreJ beat me to it >.<
 
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thnx.....
 

What is Newton's law of motion?

Newton's law of motion is a fundamental principle in physics that describes the relationship between an object's motion and the forces acting upon it.

What are the three laws of motion?

Newton's three laws of motion are:1. Law of inertia: An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force.2. Law of acceleration: The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting upon it and inversely proportional to its mass.3. Law of action and reaction: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

How do Newton's laws of motion apply to everyday life?

Newton's laws of motion can be observed in various everyday situations. For example, the first law explains why a book stays on a table until someone picks it up. The second law can be seen when a car accelerates when the gas pedal is pressed. The third law can be observed when a balloon is inflated and then released, causing it to fly in the opposite direction.

What is the difference between mass and weight in relation to Newton's laws of motion?

Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object. According to Newton's second law, an object's mass affects its acceleration, while its weight does not. This is because weight depends on the gravitational force, which is constant on Earth, while mass is an intrinsic property of an object.

Can Newton's laws of motion be applied to all types of motion?

Newton's laws of motion are applicable to most objects and movements, but they have some limitations. They are most accurate for objects moving at speeds much slower than the speed of light and for objects that are large enough to be observed and measured. At the atomic and subatomic level, other principles such as quantum mechanics come into play.

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