The first scientist to discover the concept of inertia was
(a) Aristotle. (b) Galileo.
(c) Newton. (d) Einstein.
The correct option for the statement ‘The first scientist to discover the concept of inertia was”
Answer to Problem 3RAT
The correct option for the statement ‘The first scientist to discover the concept of inertia was” is option (b).
Explanation of Solution
If an object, either in motion or at rest, is given a force such that its state is disturbed, then the object tends to oppose that disturbance. This tendency of object is called inertia. According to the law of inertia, a body will keep moving in a straight line with the same speed, until an external force is acting over it.
The law of inertia was first given by the scientist Galileo Galilei, from one of his experiments. From the experiment, Galileo deduced that an object in motion would remain in the state of motion unless no force is caused to bring it to rest.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the correct option for the statement ‘The first scientist to discover the concept of inertia was” is option (b).
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