Which object has more inertia and why? The one that has more mass or

In summary, the conversation discusses the relationship between mass and inertia, with one person suggesting that the object with more mass has more inertia due to being less affected by other objects. It is then clarified that inertia is proportional to mass, but the cause of inertia is not fully understood. The possibility of experiments at facilities like LHC helping to understand inertia is also mentioned.
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Which object has more inertia and why? The one that has more mass or less mass? I am asking this because I am not sure about this, but if I had to guess I'd say that the object with more mass has more inertia because its affected less by other objects than the object with less mass, well that's mine opinion so please correct me if I am wrong.
 
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Inertia is proportional to mass.
 
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So the bigger the mass the bigger inertia is? Does that mean that i am right?
 
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Osviux said:
So the bigger the mass the bigger inertia is? Does that mean that i am right?

If you were to say "more" mass, you would be correct.
 
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However, be aware that inertia is a phenomenon that is NOT understood with respect to it's foundation.
That is: We fully understand it's effects, but not the cause.

Perhaps the experiments at LHC and other facilities can help.
 

FAQ: Which object has more inertia and why? The one that has more mass or

1. Which object has more inertia, the one with more mass or less mass?

The object with more mass has more inertia. Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion, and it is directly proportional to an object's mass. Therefore, the more mass an object has, the more inertia it has.

2. How does mass affect an object's inertia?

Mass directly affects an object's inertia, meaning that the more mass an object has, the more inertia it has. This is because the more mass an object has, the more force is required to change its motion.

3. Can an object with less mass have more inertia than an object with more mass?

No, an object with less mass cannot have more inertia than an object with more mass. As stated earlier, inertia is directly proportional to an object's mass, so the object with more mass will always have more inertia.

4. Is inertia affected by the size or shape of an object?

No, inertia is not affected by the size or shape of an object. It is only affected by an object's mass. This means that two objects with the same mass, regardless of their size or shape, will have the same inertia.

5. How does the concept of inertia apply to real-life situations?

Inertia plays a crucial role in our daily lives. For example, when you are in a moving car and the driver suddenly applies the brakes, your body continues to move forward due to inertia until the seatbelt or friction from the seat stops you. Inertia also explains why it is harder to push a heavy object than a lighter object, as the heavier object has more inertia.

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