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Newton's 1st law of motion is sometimes called the law of inertia. Momentum is sometimes called Inertia in motion. How would you describe this connection?

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Momentum and inertia are related because the more momentum an object has, the more inertia it has as well. Both properties are dependent on the mass of the object. The more mass in an object, the higher its momentum and inertia. A moving object with a lot of momentum has a higher resistance to change, which means it has more inertia. This means that it will require more force to stop or change its direction. For example, if a bowling ball with significant mass started rolling down a hill, it would gain momentum as it rolled due to its increasing velocity. The ball will also have a lot of inertia, meaning it will be more resistant to change as it gains momentum. Because of its mass and velocity, the ball will require a lot of force to either stop or change its direction.

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