The discussion centers on calculating inertia using velocity and mass, specifically with values of velocity at 2 m/s and mass at 10 kg. Participants clarify that inertia is not calculated directly from velocity and mass, but rather is a property related to mass. The confusion arises from mixing up inertia with momentum, which are distinct concepts. The key takeaway is that inertia is fundamentally linked to mass, and the more mass an object has, the greater its inertia.
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Note that you need to fill out the entire template and show what you've tried in order to solve the problem, or at least explain your understanding of it so far. Helpers are not permitted to offer any guidance otherwise.Megan1000 said:Homework Statement
v=2m/s
m=10kg
find the inertia
at first i did 2m/s times by 10kg which is 20 but i also did 2 divided by 10 =0.2 and 10 divided by 2= 5 but I'm unsure which method is correct.gneill said:Hi Megan1000,
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Can you explain what you mean by "inertia"? Is it a term that is defined in your course notes or course textbook? Perhaps you meant "momentum"?
so what should i use instead then?scottdave said:Inertia is this property, which is talked about, but rarely used in calculations (except when referring to Moment of Inertia, for objects which rotate).
Being that inertia is resistance to change in motion, the closest thing to inertia, is the mass of the object.
If you meant something different, then please clarify the problem statement.