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QWhich of the following is an example of inertia of motion?

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  • A A book lying on a table ✔ ✖
  • B A person leaning sideways when a car makes a sharp turn ✔ ✖
  • C A stone falling from a height in vacuum ✔ ✖
  • D An object resisting any change in its state of rest ✔ ✖
Correct Answer: Option B

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When a car makes a sharp turn, a person leaning sideways is an example of inertia of direction. When a body resists any change in its state of motion, it is called inertia of motion.

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