2.1.1 - Definition and Physical Meaning
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What is inertia?
💡 Hint: Think about how objects behave when you push them.
Write the equation relating inertia to force and acceleration.
💡 Hint: Recall how mass, acceleration, and force are connected.
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What does inertia refer to?
💡 Hint: Think back to Newton's First Law.
True or False: Inertia increases with higher mass.
💡 Hint: Consider how heavy objects behave compared to lighter ones.
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A structure weighing 5000 kg is subjected to an earthquake causing an acceleration of 2 m/s². Calculate the inertia force acting on the structure.
💡 Hint: Apply the formula F = ma.
Compare the inertia effects on a tall building versus a small structure during seismic activity. Discuss the design implications.
💡 Hint: Consider how mass and height amplify inertia's effects.
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