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If there is no mass in the universe but one isolated mass, can we define "inertia" for this mass?!
Inertia of isolated mass is the property of matter that causes it to resist any change in its state of motion. It is the tendency of an object to continue moving at a constant velocity or to remain at rest unless acted upon by an external force.
Yes, inertia of isolated mass can be measured using the equation F=ma, where F is the force applied to the object, m is the mass of the object, and a is the resulting acceleration.
Inertia of isolated mass refers to the resistance of an object to changes in its motion when it is completely isolated from its surroundings and not influenced by any external forces. In contrast, inertia of non-isolated mass refers to the resistance of an object to changes in its motion when it is influenced by external forces.
Yes, Newton's first law of motion states that an object will remain at rest or continue moving at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force. This is essentially the definition of inertia of isolated mass.
In space, where there is very little external force acting on objects, inertia of isolated mass plays a crucial role in the movement of objects. Objects will continue moving at a constant velocity in the absence of external forces due to their inertia, making it necessary for spacecraft and satellites to use thrusters to change their direction or speed.