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
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
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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