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While during a carpet, we give a sudden jerk or beat it with a stick. Why?

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To understand why we give a sudden jerk or beat a carpet while dusting, we can analyze the situation using Newton's laws of motion, particularly the concept of inertia. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Inertia**: - Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. According to Newton's first law of motion, an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an external force. 2. **State of the Dust**: ...
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