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Distinguish between Inertia of motion and inertia of direction

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Inertia of motion is the ability of a body to resist the change in its state of motion. For example, when a body is in motion then it will remain in motion until an external force is applied on it.

Inertia of direction is the ability of a body to resist the change in its direction of motion. For example, when a body is moving in a direction then it will remain moving in the same direction until an external force is applied on it.

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