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If the mass of an object is the same, does the inertia ever change. For example, is the inertia of a person different if they are on the surface of the Earth than if they are orbiting Earth or in outer space?
Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. It is a property of matter that causes objects to maintain their current state of motion unless acted upon by an external force.
No, the inertia of an object remains constant unless acted upon by an external force. This is known as Newton's first law of motion, also known as the law of inertia.
The inertia of an object is affected by its mass and the distribution of that mass. Objects with larger masses have greater inertia, while objects with smaller masses have less inertia.
Yes, the inertia of an object can be measured indirectly by measuring its mass. The greater the mass, the greater the inertia of the object.
Yes, the shape and size of an object can affect its inertia. Objects with a larger surface area will experience more resistance to changes in motion, and therefore have greater inertia. Objects with a smaller surface area will have less inertia.