2.1 - Concept of Inertia
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What does inertia refer to in physics?
💡 Hint: Think about the behavior of an object when not acted upon by a force.
Write the formula for calculating inertia force in a structure.
💡 Hint: What do you multiply to find force from mass and acceleration?
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What is inertia primarily responsible for?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to objects when no force is applied.
True or False: Inertia force increases with mass.
💡 Hint: Consider how mass impacts a body's resistance to motion.
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Calculate the inertia force experienced by a 500 kg object when accelerated at 4 m/s².
💡 Hint: Use the formula for inertia force and substitute the values of mass and acceleration.
Discuss how increasing the mass of a building impacts its response during an earthquake. Include an example of a structural design decision that mitigates this impact.
💡 Hint: Consider the trade-off between safety and material choice for effective designs.
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