Loading…
Loading…
GCSE Combined Science · key term
(HT only) A measure of how difficult it is to change an object's velocity, defined as the ratio of resultant force to acceleration: . Its unit is the kilogram (kg).
Used by AQA and Edexcel
Specification 6.5.4.2.2 · Paper 6
Revise: Newton’s Second Law: Relationships and CalculationsInertial mass is a measure of how difficult it is to change an object's velocity. Changing velocity includes speeding up, slowing down or changing direction.
Paper 5, Paper 6
A measure of an object's resistance to a change in velocity, including starting from rest; defined by , where is resultant force.
Revise: Newton’s laws and changes in motionInertial mass measures how difficult it is to change an object's velocity, including getting it moving from rest.
Create a free account to read GCSE Combined Science revision notes for your exam board and track your progress.