Does an object at rest have inertia?

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An object at rest does possess inertia, which is its resistance to changes in its state of motion. According to Newton's first law of motion, an object will remain at rest unless acted upon by an external force. This means that inertia is not dependent on the object's motion but rather its tendency to maintain its current state. Inertia applies to both stationary and moving objects, emphasizing the fundamental principle of motion in physics. Therefore, an object at rest indeed has inertia.
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Yes, a body will remain at rest until an outside force acts on it.
 

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