The property of a body to remain at rest or to continue in uniform motion...

PHYSICS
WAEC 2018

The property of a body to remain at rest or to continue in uniform motion in a straight line is called

  • A. momentum
  • B. Inertia
  • C. impulse
  • D. Energy

Correct Answer: B. Inertia

Explanation

Inertia is the resistance of the object to any change in its motion, including a change in direction. An object will stay still or keep moving at the same speed and in a straight line, unless it is acted upon by an external unbalanced force



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