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That depends, in what direction it is moving initially, and at what speed. Inertia is the tendency to MAINTAIN a velocity.

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What is an object's resistance in speed or direction until an outside force is acted upon it?

Inertia is an object's resistance to a change in speed or direction until an external force is applied to it.


What si inertia of direction?

Inertia of direction is the resistance of an object to changes in its direction of motion. This concept is related to the tendency of an object to maintain its current direction unless acted upon by an external force.


What determines whether an object will rotate when a force is applied on it?

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Can one object have more than one rotational inertia?

YES. Infact, an object can have infinitely different moment of inertias. It all depends on the axis about which it it rotating. You can allow an object to rotate about any axis (this may or may not pass through the object).


What are the properties of rotation?

Rotation has several key properties: it involves turning an object around a fixed point called the center of rotation, typically measured in degrees or radians. The angle of rotation determines how far the object turns, while the direction (clockwise or counterclockwise) specifies the nature of the movement. Additionally, rotation preserves distances and angles, meaning the shape and size of the object remain unchanged during the process. Finally, rotational motion can be described mathematically using concepts like angular velocity and moment of inertia.

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What are the 3 types of inertia's Explain it?

The three types of inertia are inertia of rest, inertia of motion, and inertia of direction. Inertia of rest is the tendency of an object to remain at rest. Inertia of motion is the tendency of an object to continue moving at a constant velocity. Inertia of direction is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its direction of motion.


Why moment of inertia is also called rotational inertia?

Because it is a measure of the "resistence" of an object to be accelerated in its rotation. An object with a big moment of inertia is more difficult to increase/decrease its angular velocity (speed of rotation), than an object with a low moment of inertia.


How many type of inertia?

There are three types of inertia: inertia of rest (object at rest tends to stay at rest), inertia of motion (object in motion tends to stay in motion), and inertia of direction (object resists changes in its direction of motion).


What is momentum of inertia?

The momentum of inertia, also known as rotational inertia, is a measure of an object's resistance to changes in its rotational motion. It depends on the mass and distribution of mass of an object relative to its axis of rotation. A larger momentum of inertia makes it harder to accelerate or decelerate the object's rotation.


What is the force acting on an object that will change the direction of object?

inertia


Why moment of inertia is called rotational inertia?

That's what it's all about: about rotation. The "inertia" part is because it is comparable to the linear inertia: that's what makes it difficult to change an object's rotation.


What is the relationship between mass of a rotating object and its period?

The mass of a rotating object does not affect its period of rotation. The period of rotation is determined by the object's moment of inertia and angular velocity. However, the mass of an object can affect its moment of inertia, which in turn can affect the period of rotation.


How to find the moment of inertia for a given object?

To find the moment of inertia for a given object, you need to know the mass of the object and the distance of each mass element from the axis of rotation. The moment of inertia is calculated by summing the products of each mass element and its distance squared from the axis of rotation. The formula for moment of inertia varies depending on the shape of the object.


Must an object be rotating to have a nonzero moment of inertia?

Well, friend, an object doesn't have to be rotating to have a nonzero moment of inertia. Moment of inertia is a measure of an object's resistance to changes in its rotation. Even if an object is at rest, it can still have a moment of inertia based on its shape and mass distribution. Just like how every cloud has a silver lining, every object has a moment of inertia waiting to be discovered!


What is the relationship between the direction of angular velocity and the rotation of an object?

The direction of angular velocity determines the direction of rotation of an object. If the angular velocity is positive, the object rotates counterclockwise, and if it is negative, the object rotates clockwise.


What are ways to increase inertia?

Increasing the mass of an object will increase its inertia. Also, increasing the speed at which an object is spinning will increase its rotational inertia. Additionally, increasing the distance of an object from the axis of rotation will increase its rotational inertia.


Does an object have to move in order to have inertia?

No, an object does not have to be moving in order to have inertia. Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion, whether that be starting to move, stopping, or changing direction.