The property of a body to resist change in its state of motion is called MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The property of a body to resist change in its state of motion is called
A. Force
B. Weight
C. Momentum
D. Inertia
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Inertia is directly proportional to mass. Heavier object harder to accelerate/decelerate. Newton's first law defines inertia. Momentum is mass × velocity, depends on motion.

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