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Lighter Objects have LESS "inertia". Mass is physical manifestation of inertia. Mass is weight so the more mass the more potential inertia to over-come -- either to make an object move or to stop an object once it is moving.
So, if a meteorite weighing 1 gram hits a space station weighing 1,000 tons the likelihood of the object causing damage is proportional to the speed of the meteorite; but if the meteorite weighs 1,000 tons (same as space station) the sheer mass alone would cause damage (regardless of movement because any movement would be too much.)
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TaigaLighter objects typically have less inertia than heavier objects. Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion, and the amount of inertia an object has is directly related to its mass. Heavier objects have more mass and therefore more inertia compared to lighter objects.
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True or False Lighter objects have less inertia than heavy objects?
True. An object in motion tends to stay in motion, and an object at rest tends to stay at rest.
When a tractor moves with uniform velocity its heavier wheel rotates slowly than its lighter wheel why?
The heavier wheel has more inertia, which resists changes in motion. As a result, the heavier wheel rotates slower to maintain its uniform velocity with the tractor. The lighter wheel requires less force to rotate at the same speed due to its lower inertia.
Does lighter objects fall down faster then heavier objects?
No, in a vacuum, all objects fall at the same rate regardless of their weight. This is known as the principle of equivalence. However, in the presence of air resistance, lighter objects may experience less air resistance than heavier objects, giving the illusion that they fall faster.
Why do heavier objects fall faster then lighter objects?
In a vacuum, all objects fall at the same rate regardless of weight due to gravity. However, in the presence of air resistance, heavier objects are less affected by air resistance than lighter objects, allowing them to fall faster. This is because air resistance is proportional to the surface area of the object, while weight is proportional to mass.
Why does it take heavier objects longer to stop?
Heavier objects have more inertia, which means they resist changes in their motion. As a result, heavier objects require more force to slow down and stop than lighter objects. This is why it takes longer for heavier objects to come to a stop.
