What is the term for the tendency of a body to resist changes in its rotational motion?
A
Angular velocity
B
Moment of inertia
C
Torque
D
Angular momentum
Correct Answer: Option B — Moment of inertia
Explanation:
Moment of inertia is the rotational analogue of mass in linear motion; it measures how much a body resists angular acceleration and depends ...
Moment of inertia is the rotational analogue of mass in linear motion; it measures how much a body resists angular acceleration and depends on both mass and its distribution relative to the axis.