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Inertia of a body in linear motion is measured by its

A

velocity

B

momentum

C

mass

D

none of the above.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Mass of a body is a measure of inertia of the body in linear motion.
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  • Assertion:Mass is a measure of inertia of the body in linear motion. Reason: Greater the mass, greater is the force required to change its state of rest or of uniform motion.

    A
    If both assertion and reason are ture and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
    B
    If both assertion and reason are ture but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
    C
    If assertion is ture but reason is false.
    D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

  • Frame the formula: final velocity (v) of a body in linear motion is equal to the sum of its initial velocity (u) and the product of acceleration (a) and time (t).

    A
    v=-u+at
    B
    v=u-at
    C
    v=u+at
    D
    v=-u-at

  • Frame the formula: Final velocity (v) of a body in linear motion is equal to the sum of its initial velocity (u) and the product of acceleration (a) and time (t).

    A
    ` v= -u +at `
    B
    ` v= u -at`
    C
    ` v = u + at`
    D
    ` v = -u-at `

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