College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 4 - Force and Motion - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 133: 6

Answer

Inertia causes a body to maintain its state of motion. In this case two factors are important: a. The inertia of table cloth is far less than dishes due to its mass. b. The friction between the table cloth and dishes is very small.

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Inertia causes a body to maintain its state of motion. In this case two factors are important: a. The inertia of table cloth is far less than dishes due to its mass. b. The friction between the table cloth and dishes is very small.
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