JAMB Physics
Which of the following is a correct explanation of the inertia of a body
a.
Reluctance to start moving once at rest, and it's reluctance to stop moving once it has begun to move
b.
Reluctance to stop moving
c.
Readiness to start moving
d.
Reluctance to start moving and it's readiness to stop moving once it has begun to move
Correct answer: A
Inertia is the reluctance of a body to start moving when at rest, and its reluctance to stop moving once in motion.