WAEC Physics 2016 Objective — Question 15

Question 15 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

15. Four identical trolleys are loaded with different masses and move along a straight road at the same speed. Which of the trolleys has the greatest inertia?

A. 2kg
B. 4kg
C. 6kg
D. 8kgCorrect

Explanation

Inertia is the tendency of bodies to remain in their state of rest or uniform linear motion. The more the mass of a body, the greater its inertia; the 8kg trolley has the greatest inertia.

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