Question

Which statements about inertia and centripetal force are correct? Check all that apply. Inertia is always present. Inertia causes objects to continue moving in circles. Centripetal force is always present. Centripetal force pulls objects toward the center of a circle. Inertia and centripetal force cause circular motion.

Answer 1

Inertia is always present.

Centripetal force pulls objects toward the center of a circle.

Inertia and centripetal force cause circular motion.

Answer 2

Inertia IS always present. Inertia is NOT the force that causes objects to continue moving in circles, that is centripetal force. Centripetal force is NOT always present. Centripetal force DOES pull objects toward the center of a circle.  Inertia and centripetal force DOES cause circular motion. Thank you and eat sand fren ;)